Love Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Episode 42 // How are your friendships? We all want them - and I would argue that we NEED deep, healthy friendships to enjoy life to the fullest. But sometimes it seems like it’s harder to develop real friendships as an adult.
Life gets busy. We commit so much time to our family, our jobs, our home, our obligations… we sometimes feel left in the dust with our friendships. Not to mention the awkwardness of walking up to a stranger to say hello!
Don’t let the excuses hold you back, friend. Today we’re looking at 8 realistic, practical tips that will help you develop deep, real friendships - at any stage of life.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
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Join our free Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Get ALL the show notes, freebies, and resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/042
Sign up for the free 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/tools
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I am a licensed therapist,t but this podcast is not therapy. If you have questions about mental health counseling visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Episode 41 // Today we are strengthening our marriages, my friend. I’m sharing the details of a counseling intervention activity that I use frequently with couples - and it can help your marriage too, whether things are pretty good, really great, or quite a struggle.
I’ll spill the beans right now: all you need for this activity is to find 15 minutes in your day. YES. It’s not a magic fifteen minutes, but with the activity that we’ll talk about in this episode, you’ll have some great ideas for how to use that time in a meaningful way.
Want to help your marriage? Protect your bond? Spice things up?
Let’s dive in.
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Getthe full show notes & resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/039.
CHECK OUT THE 3 RESOURCES I MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Improve your physical intimacy with the resources from Sheila Gregoire www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Resources (in the Marriage section)
Our free Facbeook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Reduce conflict and tension with my FREE Conflict REsolution Checklist: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Episode 40 // Our words are powerful. They can be used for good, bringing healing and encouragement into our family life. But we all know that insults, complaints, and gossip can slip off our tongue far too easily.
Today, we are looking at Ephesians 4 to explore how our words can HELP or HURT our loved ones. If you want a healthy marriage and happy children, you'll wan to grab those earbuds and listen in, friend!
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Join the FREE Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip each other! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeplewell
Get all the show notes and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/040
Grab the FREE Conflict Resolution Checklist here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/conflict
Grab the FREE 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy email course here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/tools
Connect with me on Instagram! @loveyourpeoplewell
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Episode 39 // One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to “take our thoughts captive to Christ.” And yes, this is in the Bible! Our thought life not only guides our spiritual growth but it also directly impacts our mental health.
As a counselor, a Christian, and a regular person, I know how quickly our thoughts can move us in a negative, unhelpful, or even untrue direction. But I also know what we need to do about it. So join me today to look at 4 key steps in controlling our thought life.
Ready? Let’s dive in.
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Join us in the Facebook Group! We are here to engage, encourage, and equip each other. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell to join.
Get a free copy of the Holy Habits: 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge to jump start your devotional life with God: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/holy-habits
You can find ALL the show notes and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/039
Connect with me on Instagram @loveyourpeoplewell
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, you’ll find some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Episode 38 // “I just love it when my toddler has a temper tantrum” … said no mom ever. We love the happy emotions that come with kisses and giggles, but what can we do about those harder emotions that lead to screaming, kicking, and crying?
That’s exactly what we’re talking about today.
In this episode, I’m sharing one simple strategy that will help you reduce your kids’ tantrums and teach them better coping skills.
Ready for more peace-filled Sunday afternoons? Or at least… more confidence that you’re doing everything you can to help your kid grow up to be a successful, emotionally intelligent adult?
Let’s dive in.
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Join our Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Get the 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy! www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Tools
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/038
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, visit this page on my website for helpful information.
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Episode 37 // Have you ever walked away from a conversation with someone feeling worse about yourself? Comparing your messy life to their seemingly great life? Comparison-itis is no fun, and it’s not helpful for our mom guilt!
We’re tackling that today. We’re talking about why this happens to us and 5 action steps we can take to crush comparison-itis in its tracks.
God has a good plan for you, my friend… and it’s going to look different from his good plan for everyone else!
Ready to stop that mom guilt in its tracks? Let’s dive in.
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Join our Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell
Find plenty of FREE resources on the website: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Podcast
Get ALL the show notes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/037
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
You are invited to our brand new community!
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Hey friends! In this quick bonus episode, you are officially invited into our brand new community. It’s totally free, and we are here to engage, encourage, and equip one another.
Check out this quick episode to find out why you should join us - and then use the links below to do just that!
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Join our new Facebook Group!
And hey… invite a friend!
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If you prefer Instagram... connect with me @loveyourpeoplewell
And don't forget all the FREE RESOURCES you can find online at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/Resources!
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Episode 36 // I have a love-hate relationship with social media. But the reality is, every piece of technology can be used for good or for bad - from how we use a pen and paper to how we use our Facebook and Instagram. It is made to be addictive, but it is also made to help us build community and relationships.
So how can we talk about loving our people well and ignore the big world of social media? That’s where we’re going today. I’m going to outline 3 ways that social media impacts us, and look at the possibilities for good and bad within each of those areas.
Let’s dive in, friend!
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Join our community in the free Facebook Group!
Grab the 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy
You can find all the show notes & resource links at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/036
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Episode 35 // Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God?
Unmet expectations creates disappointment, discouragement, and distance in our relationships. And one of the biggest reasons that our expectations wind up going unmet is that they are sometimes unrealistic in the first place!
In my 10+ years as a counselor, I have seen the destructive power of unrealistic expectations in a marriage, with our children, and even in one’s own spiritual or emotional health.
That’s why in today’s episode, we are looking at why our expectations matter and how to shift so that we have realistic expectations of ourselves and others.
It’s important stuff, friend. Let’s dive in.
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Freebie >> 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy
Show Notes & Resources >> www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/035
Instagram >> @loveyourpeoplewell
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.