Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

(F3) How does a Christian therapist get through the messy seasons of life? Here’s a sneak peak into the tools that help me manage life when it’s totally overwhelming

Episode 73.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
As I’ve been walking through a season of overwhelm in my life, I’ve noticed several tools that are helping me get through it. These tools and resources bring a short “ahhh” sigh of relief or pleasure during an otherwise chaotic day. 
 
So I want to share them with you! 
 
Maybe you’re in a chaotic season of life right now, or maybe you’re just curious what helps a therapist get through her messy seasons of life. Maybe you have a friend who needs some encouragement or ideas. 
 
Well, that’s all here in this bonus episode for the week. Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/073  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Check out The Hope Planner 
Find a helpful devotional
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Get connected with the Love Your People Well community!
Join our free, private Facebook Group
Grab our FREEBIES and take action today
Check out our marriage resources
Find a devotional to help you dive into God’s Word in key topic areas like anger, communication, or finding your identity in Christ.
ALL of our resources are online at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!

Dealing with the overwhelming seasons of life: practical tips to live by GRACE and replace stress with SUCCESS as a busy mom

Episode 73 // Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Of course you have! We’ve all been through those seasons of life. And if you aren’t feeling stressed and overwhelmed today, you will be sometime in the future… it’s a normal part of life. 
 
It might be normal, but it definitely isn’t fun. When we’re overwhelmed, every little thing can get on our nerves. We run the risk of letting an overwhelming season of life derail our most important relationships. 
 
My friend, the reality is, I’m in one of these seasons right now. As we speak. There is a LOT going on, and it is definitely overwhelming! 
 
So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 9 practical tips from what I'm finding helpful in my current season of overwhelm, to help all of us get through these seasons with grace and success. 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/073  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free 5-day email course: 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
Check out our full line of devotionals at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals  
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
And I’d love for you to take 30 seconds and leave a written review of the show! Just click on “Write a Review,” leave 5-stars (hopefully!) and a quick blurb about what you like about this podcast. Thank you!
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 

BONUS: Hop in for my exciting news!!!

A quick bonus episode to share some of my exciting news!! And to ask for your prayers, sweet friend. God is so good. Hop into this quick bonus episode and get all my latest news!

(F3) Using the P-R-A-Y method to build your confidence in prayer and teaching your kids to pray

Episode 72.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Do you want to teach your kids to pray? Wait. Let’s back up. Do you want to feel more comfortable and confident YOURSELF in prayer??
 
We know that we need to read the Bible, but sometimes we rush past the joy and privilege and responsibility of prayer. But prayer is our lifeline to God! The One with all the wisdom, creativity, patience, joy, and peace that you could ever want is just a prayer away. 
 
Prayer does not need to be complicated or difficult. But it does need to be a regular part of our lives, and our family life at home. That’s why in today’s short bonus episode, we’re looking at a simple and practical way to pray. The P-R-A-Y method will help you grow and deepen your spiritual growth and prayer life!
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources for this week’s episodes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/072   
 
Resources mentioned:
Grab my FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 
Check out the full line of devotionals, with great topics to help family life, at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Check out our series of devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 

A busy mom’s guide to understanding the Bible, applying it to real life, and shaping your family’s spiritual growth

Episode 72 // If you want spiritual growth or family discipleship, you need to know God’s Word and know how to apply it to your life. Yes, life is busy. I know you’re tired. And I know that you’re trying so hard!
 
I also know that the Bible is your best source of wisdom, hope, patience, and encouragement. And if you are a busy Christian mom who wants to lead her family in following Jesus, you can’t do it without diving into the Bible. 
 
So in today’s episode, we’re getting practical. When life is so busy, how can we grab time in God’s Word? When the Bible is confusing, how can we understand what it says? What needs to happen to actually apply God’s wisdom to our everyday family life?
 
It’s important stuff, my friend! Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/072   
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Grab my FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 
Check out the full line of devotionals, with great topics to help family life, at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/devotionals 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Check out our series of devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 

(F3) Why is communication often the most difficult in our family relationships?

Episode 71.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
Communication can be difficult with anyone - but sometimes, it's hardest within our own family!
 
Why is it that we argue with our husbands in ways we would never argue with anyone else?
 
Or we get upset with our kids for things that we can easily stay calm about for other people?
 
I’ve experienced this in my own life, and I’ve watched it play out for so many families in the counseling room. We often struggle with communication most frequently in our family relationships.
 
In today's quick bonus episode on the podcast, we're talking about why this happens - and what we can do about it.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/071 
 
Resources for this episode:
Grab my FREE 10-Point Checklist for Conflict Resolution at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict 
Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.

Want great relationships? These are the 3 keys to healthy communication in every interaction.

Episode 71 // There is nothing more frustrating than talking to someone you love… and feeling like they just aren’t hearing you. 
 
Communication is the key to a great relationship. We simply cannot feel connected with our people if our communication is struggling. It might be conflict, distance, or simply never feeling like you’re quite on the same page. It’s frustrating. 
 
That’s why today, I’m sharing the 3 keys to healthy communication. If you start to work on these 3 areas, you’ll find tremendous blessing and encouragement in your most important relationships! 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/071  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Grab my FREE 10-Point Checklist for Conflict Resolution at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict 
Check out the 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 

(F3) Why I believe self care is not only healthy for a Christian mom but is biblical, necessary, and good

Episode 70.5 // Friday Faith Followup
 
As we talk about self care this week, let me address a common pushback that I hear in the church. Some people believe that “self care” is not appropriate for Christians.
 
I disagree. And in today’s episode, I want to encourage you with the biblical reasons I see for investing in self care (good, healthy, and genuine self care!) and ideas for how to live it out in the best possible way - for God’s glory and your family’s good.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes for this week with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/070  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
  FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Grab all the freebies at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Check out our series of 40 Day Devotionals at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Get marriage resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
A dedicated page for family life & motherhood is coming soon, but for now, all the resources are at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!

Self care makes you a better mom: Boost your family’s emotional wellness (and reduce that mom anger) with 15 minutes a day

Episode 70 // What do you think about when I say… “self care.” Do you think it’s something selfish? That you’d never have time for it? Is it a buzzword that you’re not really even sure what it means?
 
It is my goal with this podcast that you will love your people well… and a big part of that is loving YOURSELF well. Partly because you matter! But also, let’s be honest, because loving ourselves helps us love others. We can give to our kids when we have the emotional energy to give. We can show patience, kindness, and compassion when we’ve first been filled up ourselves. 
 
And a big part of that is self care. 
 
So that’s what we’re talking about today, friend. What is “self care” and why does it matter? How does it help you AND your family? Is it realistic for a busy mom? Is it appropriate for a Christian woman?
 
Good questions. Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/070  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 FREE 51 Self Care Ideas List: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care 
 
Love the show? I’d love your support with Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our community! You are invited to join our online Facebook Group where we engage, encourage, and equip one another in faith-centered family life. www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell  
 
Check out Love Your People Well’s best resources!
Freebies: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
Devotionals: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/devotionals 
Marriage: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage
Everything: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling. 
I am an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend. If you make a purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission. This is never at any additional cost to you, and I only recommend resources that I personally use or love!

(F3) Feeling worn down as a busy Christian mom? Come to Jesus. (A devotional on Matthew 11)

Episode 69.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Motherhood is exhausting. Hopefully, it is also joyful and fun and meaningful… but at times, it can completely wear us out. 
 
What do we do when that happens? When we feel like we’re at the end of our rope, with nothing left to give our kids (or anyone else)?
 
We come to Jesus. 
 
Join me today for a short devotional on Matthew 11:28-30 and be encouraged and lifted up, my friend. 
Get more resources for marriage, motherhood, and family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 
 
Love the show? Support this ministry with Buy Me A Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/loveyourpeople 
 
Join our private Facebook group for encouragement and support: www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.