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

To talk or not to talk? Four big reasons why couples struggle to communicate well… and what to do about it.

Episode 65 // Ah, communication. Such a simple word for such a complicated part of life. At least, a potentially complicated part of life. 
 
As a counselor, I spent a Lot Of Time helping couples strengthen or improve their communication patterns. There is a lot that could be said about communication in marriage! Today, we’re looking at 4 big pieces of the puzzle. Four big reasons why couples struggle to communicate well… and, of course, some practical tips for what to do about each problem. 
 
If communication is great in your marriage, that’s awesome. Listen in for encouragement and tips! If communication is a struggle in your marriage, you’re not alone. Dive in with me to better understand what’s going on and what you can do about it. 
 
Ready? Let’s dive in, friend.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/065 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Get our new 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Marriage: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
Grab the free 10-point Conflict Resolution checklist: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict
Boost physical intimacy in your marriage with my recommended courses from Sheila Wray Gregoire: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/marriage 
 
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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 may be an affiliate for some of the resources above and may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link. This is at no additional cost to you!

(F3) Why God cares about the purity and enjoyment of your marriage’s physical intimacy

Episode 64.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
This week has been all about physical intimacy in our marriages… a fun topic for all of us wives! Or at the very least, an important topic for all of us.
 
But it’s not only important to us and our husbands. It’s important to our God. 
 
Today, we’re looking at 5 reasons why God cares about the purity and enjoyment of your marriage’s physical intimacy. Be encouraged and lifted up in your faith today as we consider God’s plan for our marriages.
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get more resources for your marriage at this week’s full show notes: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/064 
 
Two resources that I’d recommend to help you in your marriage:
 
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Your Marriage! www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
 
If you want help for your marriage’s sexual intimacy, check out my favorite digital courses from the “Christian sex lady” Shiela Wray Gregoire. 
(I am an affiliate for her courses, because I think they’re great! At no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link.)
 
Of course, you can always grab all the freebies online at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 

9 hot tips to make sure your Christian marriage has amazing intimacy in the bedroom

Episode 64 // We’re building up our marriages this week, my friends, so get ready for some fun application that you’re sure to enjoy! Over the next 3 weeks, we’re tackling the 3 most common issues that come up in marriage therapy: sex, communication, and forgiveness. 
 
Today, we’re diving into physical intimacy within your marriage, with some fun and spicy tips from a Christian marriage therapist… that’s me! I know you’ll enjoy putting a few of these ideas into action. Don’t worry, everything is G-rated and these are tips I’ve seen work for so many couples. I know you’re a busy Christian mama, but we can’t forget to also invest in the intimacy in our marriages.
 
Ready, friends? Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/064  
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional on Communication in Your Marriage! www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/marriage40
If you want help for your marriage’s sexual intimacy, check out my favorite digital courses from the “Christian sex lady” Sheila Wray Gregoire.
 
Don’t forget to join us inside the private Facebook Group! 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. 
I may be an affiliate with some of the resources mentioned above. This means I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my link, at no additional cost to you.

(F3) Why does Jesus say “blessed are the peacemakers” … and how can I become one in my home?

Episode 63.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Ah, the dream of a peaceful home. You know what? The best way to achieve this dream is to work on becoming a peaceMAKER in your home. 
 
In this quick follow-up episode, we’re turning to Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount to explore one of his beatitudes: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Why does He say this? How do we become a peacemaker in our home?
 
Let’s dive in!
 
Struggling to find peace or become a peacemaker? Get the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Grab our FREE Conflict Resolution Checklist at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict 

Finding peace in your home & your life: 5 things that disrupt our peace, and practical steps to get it back

Episode 63 // Do you want a more peaceful home? I know that I do! Sure, there are days when everything runs smoothly, everyone is happy, and life feels… peaceful. And then there are the normal days, when things are busy and peace feels just a little bit beyond our reach. 
 
Today, we’re looking at 5 things that disrupt our peace, and a specific action step to take for each one. We’re getting practical today! Let’s each walk away with strategies for our family, our home, that will build peace into our home life.
 
Ready? Let’s dive in!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/063 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control - Grab it here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40
The FREE Conflict Resolution Checklist - www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/conflict 
 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! 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. 

(F3) Real Life Case Study: I yelled at my kids twice this week. What went wrong… and what did I do about it?

Episode 62.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
It’s true, my friend. I sometimes yell at my kids. I wish that I didn’t! I try very hard not too. But even just looking at this past week, I yelled at my kids twice. That mom anger got the best of me. 
 
So let’s all learn from my mistakes. Today, in this quick bonus follow-up, I’ve got a Real Life Case Study of my experience yelling at my kids this past week. I hope it will help and encourage you, and give us all some ideas to help us yell less in the week to come!
 
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
 
Find all the freebies on the website at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free
I’d love to hang out with you inside our private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell

Dealing with that burst of mom anger… What to do after you’ve yelled at your kids (and a few ideas to stop it from happening in the first place)

Episode 62 // Mom guilt, mom anger, mom anxiety… there can be a lot of stress involved in motherhood! We love our kiddos so much. There is a lot of emotion involved in loving them well. 
 
And sometimes, that emotion boils over and we wind up yelling at our kids. We don’t mean to… but our voice rises, our face gets flush, and the next thing we know, we feel awful. 
 
So what do we do? That’s the focus of our conversation today. Dealing with the “mom anger” that can rise up even for the best of us, and looking at 6 action steps to take after the yelling has occurred. (Or, really, any sin has occurred.) Plus, we’ll look at a few ideas for how to prevent the yelling from happening in the first place! 
 
Let’s dive in.
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/062  
 
Grab the BRAND NEW 40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control! www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
40 Day Devotional for Anger and Emotional Control - grab it here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
The FREE 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/tools 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! 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. 

(F3) Your personal spiritual growth is impacting your relationship with your kids: A Devotional

Episode 61.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
Can you say with confidence that whatever happens - whatever craziness or pain or trouble of life comes your way - you’ll respond in a way that looks like Jesus?
 
Today, I’m sharing a short devotional on Philippians 1:27, looking at the connections between our own spiritual growth, emotional reactions, and relationship with our kids. God wants us to love them well - and we want that too! Let’s look together at some of his wisdom for how to do that. 
 
Let’s dive in, friends!
 
Grab the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
 
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 

You have to prioritize your OWN faith if you want to have success with family discipleship

Episode 61 // How is your spiritual growth looking these days, mama? Sometimes, we get so focused on teaching and training our children about the Lord, we forget to invest in our own personal relationship with Him.
 
As moms, we are spiritual leaders of the most precious people on earth - our children. But we can’t replace our own salvation and our own spiritual growth with theirs! 
 
Today, we’re talking about why it matters to prioritize your own faith before focusing on your children’s - along with some practical tips for how to get time for your personal growth even with the busy mom schedule. 
 
Let’s dive in!
 
Get the FULL show notes with episode highlights and recommended resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/061 
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Brand new! Grab the 40 Day Devotional on Anger & Emotional Control right here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/shop/anger40 
Join us inside the private Facebook Group! www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
Grab the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge here: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/holy-habits 
 
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) My goals for 2022 to love my people well (including this podcast community!)

Episode 60.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
 
I love starting the new year with a batch of meaningful goals. Reflecting on the year past and planning for the year ahead is so helpful! 
 
In today’s quick bonus episode, I’m sharing my 2022 goals with you, from goals with my family, with God, and for this podcast. Dive in and let’s encourage each other
 
>> Find encouragement and get equipped in the free Christian Marriage, Motherhood, & Family Life Facebook Group!
 
>> Grab all of my FREE resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/free 
 
>> I use (and love!!) the Hope Planner, and that’s the tool I’ll be using all year to keep these goals on track! Check out the Hope Planner right here. 
Disclaimers:
I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. See more at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
I may be an affiliate for some of the resources mentioned above and earn a small commission if you make a purchase.