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

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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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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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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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!
And hey, don’t forget to enter our special GIVEAWAY! 
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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.
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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.

4 quick tips to family boundaries when you’re an overwhelmed and busy mom! - PLUS ENTER THE FREE “BOUNDARIES” BOOK GIVEAWAY!!

Episode 18 // I often find that the summertime is a season of way too much busyness for our family. There is so much going on, so many fun family activities, but it is easy for things to pile up. We get more and more on our plates, and I start to be one overwhelmed mama! Well, if this is you (at any season of life!) then this podcast will help you out. 
In today’s episode, I’ve got 4 quick tips that will help you set healthy family boundaries. Protect your family time. Simplify your family calendar. Manage your commitments and engagement with the outside world, so that you can go deep with your people. Purposefully family time is a must! And if we want that, we need healthy boundaries. 
So check out these practical strategies and get things back on track for your family!
And don’t forget today’s entry for the FREE GIVEAWAY!!!! 
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/018
Sign up to be on the wait list for my new digital course coming out later in 2021 - From Chaos to Calm: Finding Peace and Purpose in Your Home, Your Schedule, and Your Family Life.
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.

How can I be a good parent? Let’s apply 4 helpful Bible passages to this key parenting question.

Episode 17 // Every parent wonders what they need to do to be a good parent. How do we care for, teach, and lead our kids in this crazy world? We worry about how our kids will turn out. It is so easy to question our decisions and for the “mom guilt” to sneak in. 
If you are a parent or plan to be, this podcast episode will provide a helpful application of 4 common Bible passages to the topic of parenting. Sure, we might already be familiar with the Bible passages that are specifically about parenting. But God has written every word of Scripture for our instruction, conviction, correction, and training - which tells me, it all applies to our parenting! So hit play, my friend, and let’s dig into these 4 Bible verses and be encouraged and equipped in godly parenting today.
And don’t forget today’s entry for the FREE GIVEAWAY!!!! 
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Get all the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/017
Sign up today for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course! 
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.

Brand new GIVEAWAY! Get in today!

I don't know about you, but I love to celebrate my people - and birthdays are one of the best times to celebrate the people we love! You know what, friend? It's almost MY birthday! I love to take my birthday as an opportunity to reflect on what God has done in the past year and what I am working toward, praying for, and dreaming of for the upcoming year. 
This year, I want to celebrate with YOU! This podcast, this growing community, is definitely the biggest thing God has done in this past year of my life. 
So join me in our very first GIVEAWAY! This quick podcast "episode" has all the details. Yay!
(More questions about the giveaway? DM me on Instagram @loveyourpeoplewell.)

This simple change in your communication will improve your marriage, your parenting… actually, every relationship you have!

Episode 16 // The quality of our relationships often depends on the quality of our communication. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into one specific, simple, straightforward action step that will bless and build up your relationships.
This action step will improve your communication without much effort, but with huge results! You'll build more emotional connection with your husband and kids. Your family will be encouraged (and you will be too). Your home will be a more positive, peaceful, grace-filled atmosphere. 
Ready to learn about this one action step? Don't worry, I’ll give plenty of examples and you’ll walk away ready to try this strategy today! Hit play and check it out, 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.

Are you a perfectionist? Let’s uncover the biblical truth about perfectionism.

Episode 15 // I think it is human nature that we want things to be perfect. We want to be a perfect wife. We long for the perfect marriage.
And then what happens? We set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. We pour our energy into the tasks, projects, and relationships in front of us, trying to make everything perfect... and it never is. It can't be!
If you've wound up feeling like a failure because things aren't perfect, you're not alone. With this unrealistic and unbiblical goal in our hearts, we wind up overwhelmed and disappointed. 
So many of us are perfectionists. And we pay the price for it with our mental health, our emotions, and the loss of time and energy for our most important people. 
If perfectionism is something that you have struggled with, join me in today's episode. I'll share some of my journey dealing with the temptation of perfectionism and we'll look at some practical strategies that we can take when that temptation pops up. 
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Check out the show notes and freebies on the website at www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/015
If you want even more help to bless and deepen your relationships, sign up for the Relationship Reset FREE 5-Day Email Course.
DM me on Instagram to let me know how this change impacts YOUR day! @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.