Love Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Episode 17 // Every parent wonders what they need to do to be a good parent. How do we care for, teach, and lead our kids in this crazy world? We worry about how our kids will turn out. It is so easy to question our decisions and for the “mom guilt” to sneak in.
If you are a parent or plan to be, this podcast episode will provide a helpful application of 4 common Bible passages to the topic of parenting. Sure, we might already be familiar with the Bible passages that are specifically about parenting. But God has written every word of Scripture for our instruction, conviction, correction, and training - which tells me, it all applies to our parenting! So hit play, my friend, and let’s dig into these 4 Bible verses and be encouraged and equipped in godly parenting today.
And don’t forget today’s entry for the FREE GIVEAWAY!!!!
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/017
Sign up today for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course!
Let's connect on social! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Brand new GIVEAWAY! Get in today!
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
I don't know about you, but I love to celebrate my people - and birthdays are one of the best times to celebrate the people we love! You know what, friend? It's almost MY birthday! I love to take my birthday as an opportunity to reflect on what God has done in the past year and what I am working toward, praying for, and dreaming of for the upcoming year.
This year, I want to celebrate with YOU! This podcast, this growing community, is definitely the biggest thing God has done in this past year of my life.
So join me in our very first GIVEAWAY! This quick podcast "episode" has all the details. Yay!
(More questions about the giveaway? DM me on Instagram @loveyourpeoplewell.)
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Episode 16 // The quality of our relationships often depends on the quality of our communication. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into one specific, simple, straightforward action step that will bless and build up your relationships.
This action step will improve your communication without much effort, but with huge results! You'll build more emotional connection with your husband and kids. Your family will be encouraged (and you will be too). Your home will be a more positive, peaceful, grace-filled atmosphere.
Ready to learn about this one action step? Don't worry, I’ll give plenty of examples and you’ll walk away ready to try this strategy today! Hit play and check it out, friend.
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/016
FREE COURSE >> If you want to further bless and build up your relationships, sign up today for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course!
Share what you got from today's episode! Take a screenshot, post it in your Instagram Stories, and tag me - @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Are you a perfectionist? Let’s uncover the biblical truth about perfectionism.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Episode 15 // I think it is human nature that we want things to be perfect. We want to be a perfect wife. We long for the perfect marriage.
And then what happens? We set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. We pour our energy into the tasks, projects, and relationships in front of us, trying to make everything perfect... and it never is. It can't be!
If you've wound up feeling like a failure because things aren't perfect, you're not alone. With this unrealistic and unbiblical goal in our hearts, we wind up overwhelmed and disappointed.
So many of us are perfectionists. And we pay the price for it with our mental health, our emotions, and the loss of time and energy for our most important people.
If perfectionism is something that you have struggled with, join me in today's episode. I'll share some of my journey dealing with the temptation of perfectionism and we'll look at some practical strategies that we can take when that temptation pops up.
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Check out the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/015
If you want even more help to bless and deepen your relationships, sign up for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
DM me on Instagram to let me know how this change impacts YOUR day! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
Episode 14 // Today, I'm sharing ONE change to your morning routine that I believe will change the rest of your day.
It's not a magic wand, it's not a miracle cure, but it is powerful.
As I have made this change in my own morning routine, I have found myself to feel happier and have a better attitude throughout the day. It lowers stress and anxiety. It even blesses your relationship, helping your marriage and building connection with your kids.
Whatever your morning currently looks like - whether it's intentional and well-planned or you can't have a conversation before you have your coffee - this change is realistic, simple, and meaningful.
Sound appealing? Hit play, my friend! Join me in today's episode to find out what this change is and why I think it's so helpful.
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Get all the show notes and freebies online at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/014
If you want even more help to bless and deepen your relationships, sign up for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
DM me on Instagram to let me know how this change impacts YOUR day! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Boundaries are so important! But do you really know what they look like?
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Episode 13 // Today, we are going to talk about BOUNDARIES.
Wait. Let's pause there. What comes up for you when I even say the word boundaries?
For so many of us, we hear the word "boundaries" and we start to feel anxious. We start to feel guilty, stressed, or even scared. Boundaries are important, but they are so difficult.
Friend, if this is you, join me in today's episode. Boundaries does not need to be a scary word. If you struggle to understand what boundaries can look like, how boundaries help your relationships, or why it's meaningful to establish healthy boundaries - this podcast episode is for you.
We will look at physical, intellectual, emotional, and scheduling boundaries. What are they? What do they look like? And we'll dig into how boundaries not only protect our own mental health and emotional wellness, but also helps you to love others well. We'll even take a look at three examples from the Bible of how Jesus set healthy boundaries for himself.
If your boundaries are feeling a little fuzzy, jump in with us today for encouragement, grace, and help.
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/013
Refresh those family relationships today with the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram! I would love to hear what you got out of today’s episode.
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Episode 12 // How is the spiritual intimacy in your marriage? Do you have regular devotional times with your husband?
For most couples, we get so busy, tired, or stuck in a rut that we lose track of this marital priority. We focus on our emotional intimacy and our physical intimacy, but squirm away from spiritual intimacy.
As a marriage counselor, I have seen firsthand the impact that spiritual intimacy has on a marriage. Sure, most couples do not come into counseling because they are looking for greater spiritual connection. But whatever the problems are that bring them through the door, I often find that as they strengthen their spiritual intimacy, it has a positive impact on the problems they are struggling with.
The thing is... it can be very difficult to develop a healthy habit of devotional time in a marriage!
For most of us, it's difficult enough to find individual time for Bible reading and prayer. We get busy, our thoughts are distracted, the Bible confuses us, and we start to rely on a "verse of the day" app rather than investing time diving into God's Word ourselves.
If it's hard enough to do this on our own as individuals, how can we get two people to now come together on the same page for regular devotional times?
Well, just hit play, sister! Today we’ll look at why devotional time matters for a husband and wife, how to handle barriers like not being on the same page about what to do, and then we’ll look at 6 creative ideas that you can try in your marriage. Read the Bible. Pray with your husband. Deepen the spiritual intimacy of your marriage today.
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Grab the show notes and freebies at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/012
Get your FREE copy of the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge!
Connect with me on social! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Episode 11 // Are your thoughts grounded in truth? In today's episode we are digging into 2 Truths & A Lie - two truths that we need to rest in and remember, and one lie that we often start to believe instead.
Sometimes, we are much more intentional about how we use our words with other people... but what about how you use your words with yourself? Do you speak truth to yourself? Do your thoughts focus on the truths of God or the lies of the world?
Our thought lives are so influential. They guide our hearts, our actions, and our lives.
Dive in with me today to consider your thought life. Check out the 2 truths that we should be thinking about, and 1 lie that you might be getting stuck in.
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/011
Download your FREE 51 Self Care Ideas list today!
Let's connect! I'm on Facebook and on Instagram.
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Episode 10 // Today, we're wrapping up our mini series walking through the What, Why, and How of the four pillars of this podcast. We are looking at a top 10 list of practical action steps we can take to answer the question: HOW do we love others well?
How do you care for your friends? What about your co-workers and neighbors? Do you feel connected at church?
These relationships matter! But life gets busy. Our homes get messy, our calendars fill up, our emotions run dry... and it can feel like another chore on the list to reach out to people we don't have to have relationship with.
Have you ever felt too busy to connect with a good friend? Too tired to get up on a Sunday morning and go to church? Maybe you know what it's like to feel so frustrated with a co-worker that you start avoiding them in the lunch room. (Umm... raising my hand here. Eek.)
It doesn't need to be complicated. But loving others well does matter - and we can fit it into our schedule. If we know what to do.
So hit play, friend! Let's dive into the top 10 list for how you can love your friends, church, workplace, and community well.
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Grab the show notes & freebies at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/010
Strengthen your family relationships today with the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
Let's connect on social! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Episode 9 // How are your friendships these days? Do you feel connected in your church? What about your workplace and your neighborhood? Are you invested in your community?
These relationships are hugely important in our lives. That's why we're digging into them in today's podcast episode! Loving OTHERS well is the fourth pillar of this podcast, and today we will look at WHAT it means and WHY it is important in our every day lives.
Who are these "other" people? These are the relationships outside of our homes, but they are people with whom we interact on a regular basis. They are our friends, our co-workers, our church family, our neighbors, and our community.
We often get so caught up in our little bubbles... my family, my to-do list, my schedule, my marriage, my faith journey... that we put these other relationships on the back burner.
Today, we'll talk about why that's a mistake.
Hit play, and let's get started, friend.
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Grab the show notes & freebies at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/009
Strengthen your family relationships today with the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
Let's connect on social! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in the episode as a disclaimer, I am a licensed therapist but this podcast is not therapy. It is not personal advice to your specific situation. If you believe professional counseling may be helpful for you in this season of life, you may find this article on the Love Your People Well website helpful.