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

How to grab some quick ‘Me Time’ in your daily schedule... without dealing with mom guilt about your self care!

Episode 27 // Mom guilt is real, my friend, and it is no fun. But you know what? It’s also not necessary. What IS necessary is taking time to care for yourself! Whether you think of it as self care, emotional refreshment, me time - whatever you call it, we all need time to rest and refresh. It is a requirement for good mental health, and for strong family relationships.
That’s why in today’s episode, we’re tackling the topic of mom guilt and I’m sharing 4 super practical tips for how you can easily grab a few minutes to yourself during the day. No mom guilt allowed! If you want to love your family well, you have to take care of yourself.
Start now, friend - pop in those earbuds and hit play!
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Handling the conviction of the Holy Spirit WITHOUT condemnation and WITH an action plan

Episode 26 // When you decided to follow Christ, the Holy Spirit came to live in you. A big part of his role in our life is to convict us of sin. 
Eek! This is not an easy experience. How do we know if we are hearing his voice? What do we do when we feel convicted? How do we move forward?
We are tackling these questions in today’s episode. Not only will we look at what the Bible tells us about the role of the Holy Spirit, we will build our skills in listening to God and responding to his voice. Along with that, I’ll share a recent personal experience of finding myself convicted of the Lord, and what I’m doing about it!
Hit play, my friend, and let’s dive in. 
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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.

Improve your communication skills with these 5 helpful tips to become a great listener

Episode 25 // Do you sometimes wish you could communicate more clearly with people? With your spouse, your kids, your friends, your co-workers? The best way to connect with people is to have great communication skills. The skills that make them feel heard, valued, understood, and loved. 
One of those key communication skills is active listening. Have you heard of it? I teach people how to use active listening skills ALL THE TIME in counseling. It helps everyone and every relationship. In today’s episode, let’s chat about 5 simple ways that you can use active listening to deepen your relationships. 
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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.

Do you want to have a great relationship with your kids when they grow up? Then let’s look at how to be a purposeful parent TODAY.

Episode 24 // Spoiler alert, mama… your kids are growing up. Have you thought about the relationship that you want to have with them when they’re older? Every mom wants to parent great kids, who turn into great adults, who call us regularly and want to spend the holidays with us. But are we intentionally parenting in a way that builds this deep relationship? 
The day-to-day realities of raising kids can distract us from the big picture. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m sharing a practical, biblical framework for how to purposefully parent your kids today in order to build a great relationship for the future. 
Let’s dive in, friend!
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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/024 
Share the love: It is such an encouragement to see your written reviews on Apple Podcasts! And a great way to share this message with your friends is to take a screenshot of this episode, post it in your Stories, and tag me! @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.

BONUS episode! 5 tools to help busy moms stay connected with their family as the new school year is starting

The school year is starting, and life is about to get B-U-S-Y!
What I've found as a counselor over the years is that busyness leads to routine which leads to a rut. We get stuck on autopilot. That might be fine in handling our to-do list, but we do not want to run on autopilot in our relationships! That doesn't feel good. We feel discouraged. We get bored. We disconnect. 
No more, mama!
Check out this quick bonus episode with 5 tools that will help prevent the rut and stay connected with your family. PLUS, check out the link below for a FREE resource that will help you and your family this school year! In less than 10 minutes a day, you'll build the tools you need to stay close with your family even when life is busy. 
5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course
And hey, I'd love to get to know you - DM me on Instagram and let me know what your crazy school year is going to look like! @loveyourpeoplewell
 

Why we all need intimacy in our family relationships - and how to get there!

Episode 23 // Meaningful relationships don’t happen without intimacy. We limit ourselves when we think it's just about the marriage relationship and what happens behind our bedroom doors. Sure, that’s part of it! But family relationships all require intimacy. If we want to be a purposeful parent and develop close relationships with our kids, we must build intimacy. 
There are two big struggles with intimacy: understanding it and building it. So in today’s episode, we are looking at 4 different types of intimacy. And then, we’ll talk about how to build intimacy into our family lives, how to create an intimate and meaningful home life... even when life feels overwhelming. 
Let’s dive in, friend!
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BRAND NEW!!!! 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs to Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy: The Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course. 
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Let's connect! @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.

Is your busy schedule hurting your family relationships? 3 risks you might not be thinking about… and 3 ideas to find a great balance

Episode 22 // It is so easy to fill the family calendar. We want to give our kids every opportunity! We want them to have fun new experiences. We want our own time for volunteering, work obligations, coffee with friends... not to mention the never-ending list of cooking and cleaning for the family. We get busy.
But do you ever think about the possible risks that this busyness brings to your family relationships?
As a family counselor, I have seen so many families struggle because of how busy life has gotten. How do we find the balance between saying yes to great opportunities, putting those onto the calendar, but still making time for building family intimacy, having fun together, and letting our kids (and ourselves!) rest and refresh?
My friend, this podcast episode is for you. I’ll explain 3 risks that our families face when we let the schedule get way too busy, as well as 3 tips that will help you find a healthy balance for your family. Whether you’re looking for work-life balance, sports-school-life balance, or anything in between, this episode will give encouragement, open our eyes, and help each of us find healthy boundaries for our family. 
Let’s dive in, friend!
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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.

Ignore Pinterest! 7 simple ways to celebrate the people you love… without spending a lot of money, fuss, or time

Episode 21 // Nothing is better than making someone we love smile. That’s the photo-worthy moment right there! The thing is... we sometimes put so much pressure on those moments to be photo-worthy that we miss the moment itself. 
But what is the moment really about? It's about the special person you are celebrating. It's about their happiness, the relationship, and making them feel special. It’s not actually about the photo you can post on Instagram or meeting the expectations of the Pinterest posts that you scrolled through. It’s about your person. 
Today, we'll take a look at 7 ideas for how to show your people that you love them. Simple ideas that don’t require a lot of money, create a lot of pressure, or take a lot of time. “Keep it simple” is sometimes the best way to celebrate someone, because we can keep the focus where it belongs… on them!
Let’s dive in, friend! 
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Let's connect! @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.

Finding joy in the Lord during seasons of pain and sadness

Episode 20 // Reading through the Bible, it is very clear that God calls us to be joyful people. Our lives are meant to be defined by gratitude and thanksgiving, worship and praise, rejoicing and love. But what about during our seasons of trial? What about when it feels like everything is falling apart around us? When I’m hurting, grieving, or feeling defeated and overwhelmed by life?
We are still called to find our joy in the Lord and to worship him. At these times, finding joy in the Lord is a spiritual discipline. In today’s episode, I’ll break down the simple and powerful truths of Psalm 100 so that we can better understand how to find joy even in our hardest moments, and why that is so meaningful in our lives.
Join me, friend. 
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/020 
Get your FREE copy of the Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge. 
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.

Start resolving conflict in your marriage TODAY by managing difficult conversations with less stress and more peac

Episode 19 // Do you enjoy conflict? It’s almost a trick question. No one likes conflict!
As a marriage therapist, one of the most common things that I do is help couples manage conflict well. Every marriage has its own hot button issues, and conversations about those topics often bring up hard emotions and a lot of emotional baggage. Many couples struggle with anger management, conflict resolution, and fighting fair. 
In today’s episode, I’m walking through 4 action steps to help you manage difficult conversations with your husband and the emotions that come with them. These practical strategies will help you move from tension and stress toward a productive, more peaceful conversation. 
It is my prayer that this episode blesses your marriage. So hit play, my friend, and let’s get started!
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You can get all the show notes and freebies on the website: www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/019 
Download your free copy of the Conflict Resolution Checklist.
Connect with me on social! @loveyourpeoplewell
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As I mentioned in this episode’s disclaimer, I am an LPC/LMFT but this podcast is not therapy. If you want to explore the possibility of professional counseling, start with this article.