Love Your People Well - Christian Motherhood Tips, Marriage Help, and Family Relationship Building

You are invited to our brand new community!

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!

Should you break up with social media? Here are 3 ways Facebook, Instagram, and the rest are impacting you - the good and the bad!

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.

Do you want happy relationships? Let’s talk about the need for REALISTIC expectations of yourself and others.

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.

How can we intentionally shape our family life? Psalm 1 in the Bible gives wisdom and biblical encouragement to the busy mom.

Episode 34 // Lately, as I’ve been memorizing Psalm 1, God has pointed me to big lessons for how I lead and shape my family life. Sometimes, life gets so busy that I get stuck on autopilot and forget to be intentional about these things! That happens to all of us.
So join me today as we dive into Psalm 1 and look at 3 lessons we can learn about how to shape our family life intentionally. If we are not intentionally leaning into the Lord, we will much more easily get swept away from him by the tides of culture. 
Hit play, my friend, and let’s dive in.
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Grab the free Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge. 
Find the full show notes and resources are www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/034   
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, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

Part 2: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered!

Episode 33 // Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a great therapist?
We are tackling these questions in a two-part series with the goal of building your comfort and confidence in thinking about the counseling process. I am a licensed therapist and I’m excited to dive into these questions with you! 
Today is part 2 and we are looking at how to find a great counselor as well what to expect if you are starting counseling. Don’t forget to listen to part 1 where we discussed when to seek counseling and what different types of counselors are available.
Let’s dive in, friend.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or a serious safety issue, please contact your local emergency room for help immediately. In the USA, dial 9-1-1. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 or you can chat with them online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 
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Grab the show notes, freebies, and resources for this episode at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/033 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling… this mini-series was for you! But if you prefer reading, this article on my website may be helpful for you.

Part 1: What is mental health counseling? How do I find a Christian counselor? Is a life coach a therapist? All your questions answered!

Episode 32 // Counseling can raise a lot of questions for us. Should Christians go to counseling? What is a life coach? Is therapy the same thing as counseling? Do I need counseling? How do I find a great therapist?
We are tackling these questions in a two-part series with the goal of building your comfort and confidence in thinking about the counseling process. I am a licensed therapist and I’m excited to dive into these questions with you! 
Today is part 1 and we are looking at when counseling may be helpful for you, the different types of professionals available, and how Christians should think about counseling. In part 2, we will look at my recommendations for how to find a great counselor as well as discuss what to expect if you are starting counseling.
Let’s dive in, friend.
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If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or a serious safety issue, please contact your local emergency room for help immediately. In the USA, dial 9-1-1. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255 or you can chat with them online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 
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Grab the show notes, freebies, and resources for this episode at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/032
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling... this two-part series is exactly what you're looking for! But if you prefer to reading to listening, this article on my website may be helpful for you.

Keep your cool, mama! Here’s my quick 4-step process for handling frustration and impatience with my kids… no yelling, door slamming, or anger management necessary.

Episode 31 // We love our kids… but sometimes, they drive us crazy! That’s just real life. We all get frustrated, impatient, and angry at times. But we want to handle those emotions well. We want to avoid yelling and stay emotionally present (and calm) with our kiddos. 
That’s why I’m sharing my 4-step process for how I personally handle frustration with my kids. In fact, it’s the same process I use to handle my frustration with ANYONE! 
These are the simple action steps that help me be a more patient, attentive, and composed mom. And this same process has helped so many women who I’ve worked with as a family counselor. 
It’s not a magic wand, it’s not rocket science, but it is helpful. Pop in those earbuds, my friend, and let’s dive in.
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Get all the show notes, freebies, and resources at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/031
Grab your free Conflict Resolution Checklist.
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Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a written review to help more women connect with this ministry!
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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.

Deepen your marriage in 5 minutes a day with this simple and fun activity … which is also foundational to a healthy relationship and happy marriage

Episode 30 // How well do you REALLY know your spouse? This question is central to your marriage. You simply cannot have a meaningful, healthy, lasting, joy-filled marriage without a deep knowledge of each other. 
But don’t worry - this doesn’t have to take a ton of time or energy!
As a counselor, there is a simple activity that I do with every couple who walks through the door. And today, I’m sharing that activity with you. It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s fun. It’s easy. 
And it’s foundational to a healthy and happy marriage. (Don’t worry, we’ll look at how to use this activity with other important relationships too.)
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in!
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5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course!
Get all the show notes and freebie links on the Love Your People Well website. www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/030   
Connect with me! DM 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, this article on the website may be helpful for you.

The incredible benefits of writing things down! How journaling, gratitude lists, and using a written planner can strengthen your mental health, spiritual growth, and family life.

Episode 29 // When was the last time you picked up pen and paper? It’s worth doing every once in awhile! Actually, as a Christian counselor, there are a lot of things that I recommend to my clients that involves them writing things down. 
That’s not a coincidence. It’s because there are specific ways that writing things down helps us! Today, I’m going to walk through 5 benefits to our mental health, spiritual growth, and family life that we get by writing things down instead of always relying on technology or texting. 
And we’ll take a look at 3 great uses of pen and paper - a gratitude list, a daily journal, and a written planner - and how you can use them to help you in your everyday life!
Pop in those earbuds, my friend, and let’s get started. 
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5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy
Get all the show notes and freebie links on the Love Your People Well website. www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/029 
 
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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.

Using time management strategies to boost your relationships: My 3-step process to a successful weekly schedule that strengthens my relationships AND gets the to-do list checked off!

Episode 28 // Do you feel good about how you spend your time? What about how you spend your energy and emotions? These are precious resources, and we want to give them to the things that matter most: our people!
Relationships are always more important than tasks. But when the to-do list is getting longer instead of shorter and our days get busier and busier, it can be difficult to balance our priorities. How can we use time management strategies to boost our relationships?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 3-step process for setting up my weekly schedule in order to always prioritize my people first… without sacrificing the to-do list!
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5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course!
And grab your free Conflict Resolution Checklist 
>> Get all the show notes and freebie links on the Love Your People Well website. www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/028