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Her Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living093 Your Mess Isn't UnfixableFeeling like a mess? You're not alone. We all have messes (inside AND out). The good news is that no matter how messy your feel, whether it’s your internal headspace, your spirit, your mind, or your physical space in your home, your mess isn’t unfixable. There's always SOMETHING that can be done to fix the mess. And not because Cason says so but because God says so! So press play and let's get into this episode full of hope and encouragement!!Mentioned in this episode:Ready for More Peace? Press Play!Ready to t...2023-06-2111 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living079 Ready for More Peace, Mama? PRESS PLAY!We’re all longing for peace, to feel grounded and like we’re doing a good enough job as moms. We have the world at our fingertips and can connect within seconds and yet we feel more disconnected (and overstimulated) than ever before. Studies show 1 in 5 mothers report dealing with mental health struggles. 1 in 4 Christians report the same.This is a huge problem I'm passionate about shining a light on and talking more about so that we can get to the root of what's going on and take our peace back. The question remai...2023-03-2229 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living078 Do This When Your Journey Feels Impossible!Does your journey feel impossible? Do you feel weary? Worn out? Exhausted? If you're feeling unsure you'll ever make it to the other side, today's episode is for you!We'll talk about WHAT you can do when you don't see a light at the end of the tunnel; when your goals seem so far out of reach; when motherhood becomes too overwhelming. It's such a simple concept, but so much harder to LIVE it out.Thankfully we're not doing it alone! We get to walk together in community. I pray this one blesses you mama♡...2023-03-0116 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living077 40-Day Social Media Fast: What I'm Doing & WhyHey there! I'm so excited to share this bonus episode with you. It was kind of a game time decision to participate in Lent this year as it's something I've never done.I've also never fasted, BUT this was the perfect time for me to start. In this bonus episode we'll discuss:What is Lent and when is it?Why I'm stepping away from social mediaWhat I plan to fill the time withHow you can start a fast with low expectations and no pressureOther ideas for fasting if you don't want to give up socialsPlus more...2023-02-2321 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living076 How to Stay Focused When Life Feels ChaoticToday's conversation is all about staying focused when life feels crazy. Let's face it, motherhood (and life in general) is chaotic at times... ehh, okay, maybe most of the time!But how can we remained focused in our journeys? Maybe you're working toward a certain goal or you've set out to create a new habit or routine. Is it possible to stay focused when everything (and everyone) requires our constant attention?I hope today encourages the mama who needs a little motivation to stay focused. I think if we're honest, that's all of us at some point...2023-02-2219 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living075 Polly Payne on Casting Vision as a Modern Christian WomanYou're setting out on a new journey. Your foundation is solid and your identity is rooted in Christ. But how do you get to where you want to go?In this episode, I'll sit down with Polly Payne, founder and CEO of Horacio Printing, to discuss WHY setting vision matters and HOW we can do that as modern Christian women.We'll discuss the following:-Why vision matters-Casting vision vs. Manifestation-Continuously surrendering our goals and dreams to God-Practical steps to get started partnering with God to set...2023-02-1527 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living074 Living Out Your Identity in ChristWe live by so many labels: mom, wife, friend, sister. We define ourselves by a number of external factors - the car we drive, our schooling choices, our size, our appearance, our religious denomination, plus SO MUCH ELSE.But, what is our true identity? Who are you really? Today's episode is all about walking out our true identities.I pray this conversation blesses the mom who needs to be reminded of who she truly is at her core. I know it's something I have to remind myself of daily.If you missed any previous episodes...2023-02-0825 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living073 How to Build Your Foundation in Motherhood and LifeIf you're just joining, WELCOME! We've kicked off the new year with a brand new season all about New Beginnings. Catch up by starting with Episode 1 here!Today is all about building the foundation of our lives as modern Christian moms. What good is a house, a structure, or anything else if the foundation is unstable?What does building a "firm foundation" mean? What SHOULD our lives be built on? And how can we practically do this when we're in the thick of raising little kids?I don't believe you're here by accident, f...2023-02-0125 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living072 How to Live Surrendered Over StrivingThis one is going to step on some toes... including my own! We just want to hit the mark, right? We want to know we're doing enough. We want to BE enough. In this episode we're going to take a look at the next part of rebuilding when things feel like they've fallen apart. When you've experienced a ground zero moment, you have a choice to rebuild or do nothing. Part of rebuilding is deciding how you're going to operate: surrendered or striving?We'll take a look at what the Bible says about living a surrendered life a...2023-01-2521 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living105. Starting From Ground ZeroWelcome to Season 1 of Her Pursuit! What better way to start a new year than talking about new beginnings? If life has knocked you down and rocked you to your core, then the episodes to come are for you. I’ve been there a few times myself, so I know what it’s like to feel like you’re starting over again at ground zero (PS - so many people from the Bible get it too!!).Ground zero feels like the PERFECT place to start this new year. Right here in the raw, the messy, the dis...2023-01-1823 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingSeason 1: New Beginnings - Coming January 18thIt’s a brand-new year and whether we like it or not, the page has turned. Maybe there are things that you lost or left behind either by choice or because you were forced to. Maybe a new year doesn’t feel exciting for you and where you’re at. For some, the blank slate is scary. It’s a reminder of all the things you haven’t accomplished, all the things you’ve yet to do, all of the ways you feel you’ve failed and just don’t measure up. Sometimes life knocks us down and forces us to...2023-01-1102 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living071 When You Don't Feel Like You "Crushed It": Year in Review"Year in review"... Is it okay to talk about this in January of the new year? I know 2022 is technically over and so many people share these things at the END of the year, but I needed the dust from the Christmas chaos to settle so I could collect my thoughts and share this important message of encouragement for the mom who feels behind and like a complete failure.If you feel like the past year just didn’t measure up or turn out how you’d hoped, today's episode is for you. I want to talk abou...2023-01-0418 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living070 Finding Hope on the Darkest Day of the Year3 months later and.. I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack!!!! Well, kind of! I'm back for this episode to share a little bit about where I've been and hopefully encourage you right where you are. Today is the first day of winter. It's also the darkest day of the year and every year it holds so much meaning for me. I can't wait to share this with you! This episode is for the mom who has been struggling. You're weary, worn out, and exhausted. You're at the end of yourself. Life feels heavy, overwhelming, maybe even impossible. Today we're talking about how...2022-12-2218 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living069 What Fall Teaches Us About Seasonal Living in Life and MotherhoodGrab your tissues, friend. You've been warned!Have you ever been in a season when you felt like you needed to let go of something, but you just weren't sure how? Is it possible to continue carrying things with us season to season and still experience the fullness of God?Today we're talking about seasons changing, experiencing major shifts, and letting go.. that's not always easy. Sometimes we're called to let go of things that we don't really want to let go of. And that is really, really scary & uncomfortable. If you're there now, don't worry sis...2022-09-2217 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living068 When Rhythms and Routines Aren't EnoughAre there seasons in life when rhythms and routines just aren't enough? Maybe you feel like you're doing all you know to do.. you're doing what you feel called to... and yet you find yourself asking WHY your season isn't changing. Why don't I feel different if I'm doing all the "right" things? What's wrong?! Grab your headphones or plug your phone in on the go, this is going to be a good one friend!Mentioned in this episode:3 Tips for Making Your "Quiet" Time Happen DailyRealistic Ways to Get Into the Word as...2022-09-1514 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living067 Is This The Root of Overwhelm?I've been thinking a lot lately and I think I've figured out what's at the root of overwhelm, regardless of what's causing it. And I think knowing what's at the center of overwhelm is a great first step to moving OUT of overwhelm. So, press play and let's get started!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show so you don't miss future episodes...2022-09-0823 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living066 Just Some Girl Talk + a Little UpdateHey friend! Is it okay if we just chat today? Can I just fill you in on where I'm at with some things in life, motherhood, and "work"? (Okay, okay.. my "work" never really feels like work because I enjoy it SO much!) If you've been here for any amount of time, you know I keep it real. I wish we could sit face to face over hot tea or coffee and just hang out.. maybe one day! For now, this will have to do, so grab your headphones or plug your phone into your car as...2022-09-0617 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living065 Is Motherhood Pulling You in a Million Directions? Here’s How to Hit Reset and Bring Some Order Back Into Your LifeMom life is demanding, right? Today we're talking about 3 things you can do if you feel pulled in all different directions and HOW you can hit reset in motherhood today! Mentioned in this episode:16: I'm Not A Hot Mess Mom - Here’s Why70: Lacking Direction? The Reason Vision Matters as a Christian Mom!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE...2022-09-0116 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living064 3 Tips for Making Your "Quiet" Time Happen Daily!If you're looking to create consistent time with God through prayer, stillness, and/or reading your Bible then this episode is FOR YOU! After today's episode you will have a renewed perspective on what your "quiet time" can actually look like and 3 PRACTICAL ways for making time for God every day. I'm glad you found this episode!! Press play and let's get started.Mentioned in this episode:Realistic Ways to Get Into the Word as a Busy Mom>>Grab your free list of verses here!2022-08-3018 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living063 5 Things to Help You Manage Emotions in a Healthy Way - Back to School SeriesThis week we're talking all about managing our thoughts and emotions during big seasons of transition (like back-to-school season). Today I'm sharing 5 ways you can process through any emotions you may be feeling now (or any time!) in a healthy way.Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show so you don't miss future episodes like this one. And if you haven't already, would...2022-08-2516 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living062 Managing Emotions Through Seasons of Big Transitions - Back to School SeriesIn this episode of our back to school series we're talking MINDSET. How can we manage our mindset and emotions in healthy ways, especially during big seasons of transitions? Because, let's be real.. as moms, emotions can run high when school starts back for many different reasons. So keep doing whatever you're doing, mama and let's get started!As with all suggested resources, please filter what you read and hear through the lens of your faith. Take what applies and leave what doesn't. The book mentioned in this episode has helpful practical application, but that doesn't mean...2022-08-2318 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living061 5 Things to Prep the Night Before to Help Your Morning Run Smoother - Back to School SeriesIn this episode of our back to school series I'll share 5 things to prep the night before in order to help your mornings run smoother so you can get out the door with LESS stress and frustration. Pick ONE thing to try to prep this week and see if it makes your mornings easier! I'd love to hear how you're doing this. Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herpursuit/Connect on Instagram here!https://instagram.com/herpursuitpodcasthttps://instagram.com/heyitscasonReady to take your time back? Grab...2022-08-1813 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living93. Let's Celebrate 100 Episodes of Her Pursuit! - Christian Motherhood, Daily Rhythms, SAHM, Stay At Home Mom, Simple Routines, Mom Life EncouragementHey mama! Whether you've been here since episode 1 or this is your first time listening, I'm glad you found this show. This is a perfect episode to dive into because we’re going to look back at the very beginning where it all started and I’m going to share some more of my heart now that we're 100 episodes in.Join our facebook group here!Connect on Instagram here!Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on Apple! This has greater impact than you know! And I love hear...2022-08-1719 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living060 How Evening Prep Will Save You Time and Sanity in the Mornings - Back to School SeriesThis week is all about prepping! But don't run away. This doesn't have to be scary, complicated, or overwhelming. Today we're breaking down HOW a little bit of prep in the evenings will save you time and sanity in the mornings as you're trying to get out the door.This is episode is part of our Back to School series, so be sure to check out any previous episodes you may have missed!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on...2022-08-1616 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingCreating a Back to School Routine That's Simple and EffectiveDid someone say free coaching?! Uhhh, I guess I did! It was totally not planned and came out of nowhere, but that must mean YOU need this in your life. In today's episode I'm giving you 3 simple questions to ask in order to create a back to school routine that works for YOU. Not me, not an influencer on IG, but a routine that works for Y-O-U. This is content is so valuable. Don't miss out!! Alos, PS- there is an insane free offer that you can take me up on if you listen all the way...2022-08-1115 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living059 3 Things to Help You Transition Back to School with Ease & FlowToday is a high-level overview of 3 things that are going to help us all transition back to school with ease and flow. Whether you’re homeschooling or your kids are going to a traditional school, these things are going to help you get into a rhythm that works for you and your family. Even if you’re a mom of a newborn or toddler and you’re not quite there yet, these three things will still help you navigate seasons of transition (which, let's be honest, we're always facing as mamas).In the weeks that follow, we will t...2022-08-0918 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living058 Back to HOMESCHOOL?! Life Updates & What Our Plans Are for the School YearI'm sharing a "little" announcement to kick off Part 1 of our "Back to School" series. You can probably guess from the title that our school year is going to look a LOT different. Today I'm sharing our back-to-school plans and setting the stage for the rest of this series. Regardless of whether your child is school-aged or just a baby (or whether you're homeschooling or going the traditional route), we ALL face seasons of transitions and that's what this series will be all about. It's the perfect time for us to cover everything from daily rhythms and...2022-08-0418 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living057 5 Truths for When You Compare Yourself to Other Moms on Social Media & in Real LifeIf you've ever compared yourself to another mom, then today's episode is going to give you some great reminders that you can keep in your "toolbox" and refer back to whenever you're falling hard into the trap of comparison and PS - you're not the only one! I struggle with this too (along with many others). Today I'm sharing 5 Truths from Scripture to remind yourself of when you notice you're comparing your life to someone else's (whether in real life or on social media). Grab your headphones and push play!Ready to take your time back? ...2022-08-0220 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living056 The Biggest Shift I Made to Go From Overwhelmed & Struggle-Bussing to Intentionally Living with PurposeToday is all about reclaiming your life. Is it possible to actually create change in your life? Is it possible for you to do something different. To be different. To react differently. To FEEL different? And if so, WHERE should you start? I'm going to share THE BIGGEST shift I made in order to move from completely overwhelmed and always on the struggle bus to living an intentional life with purpose and fulfillment!Listen to my story here!Ready to take your time back? ...2022-07-2823 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living055 Summer Recap - What We Did & Lesson I've LearnedSummer is coming to a close, well not like the season on the calendar, but summer season before kids go back to school. How is it almost over?! I want to share a summer recap with you, along with an update from our bucket list and a few lessons I learned the past few months. I think you'll relate to some of these and I hope they encourage you! Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!2022-07-2622 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living054 Why Productivity Is NOT the Key to Finding Balance in MotherhoodHave you bought into the lie that if you could just do more THEN you'd find the balance you're longing for? Today we're talking about why "productivity" (or getting MORE) done is not the key to finding balance in your motherhood and life. We'll talk about redefining balance and figuring out how to create it in your life. It's so much simpler than you think! Press play and let's get started.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show and then leave a rating & review telling other moms how this show is impacting your life and...2022-07-2124 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living053 3 Things to Clean Today in Order to Feel LighterWant a quick, simple way to feel lighter? Then you need to listen to this episode RIGHT NOW! You will be shocked at how much lighter you'll feel after cleaning these three things. PS - I'm not a clean freak nor do I regularly clean my house.. oops! But cleaning these 3 things always makes me feel so much more "put together"!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE2022-07-1913 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living83. Creating a Morning Rhythm with Your KidsAre you trying to establish a morning routine for yourself and or your kids? In today's episode I'm sharing a simple morning rhythm that has helped our household get off to a great start as a whole! It's one we've had in place for years now. I hope this episode helps you in some way. If it does, would you please take a screenshot as you listen, tag me on IG and let me know what you're loving about this episode! @herpursuitpodcast Join us in the community group and share your...2022-07-1420 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living052 What to Do While You WaitAre you in a season of waiting? I have had quite a few seasons like this in my life where it feels like okay, God, where are you? What's going on? What's the point of this? What's next? Today we're going straight to Scripture to find out what we can do while we wait.Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show so you...2022-07-1228 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living051 Identity Crisis?! Finding Yourself After Becoming MOMToday's topic is one I think almost every single mom on the planet can relate to. We're talking about find our identity after becoming "mama". At any point postpartum, did you feel like you didn't recognize yourself? Asking questions like "who am I now?" and "what do I even enjoy?" It's okay if you don't feel like the same person. In a way, you aren't! And that's normal. Today we're talking about how to find yourself again after becoming MOM, so get cozy if you're having some alone time or pop in your headphones if you're on t...2022-07-0732 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living80. A Declaration and Prayer of Freedom Over Your Life & MotherhoodToday we celebrate freedom and independence in the United States. I wanted to pray a special prayer and declaration over your life and motherhood today. After the Mother's Day prayer, some of you requested more of these, so here you go. Join me in this prayer of freedom. I hope it blesses you!Join us in the community group here!Find more info on working together one on one here.Tag the show as you listen and follow on IG! (@herpursuitpodcast)Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on...2022-07-0404 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living050 Life Lessons a Year of Podcasting Has Taught MeHow is the podcast ONE?! I hope you'll press play and celebrate with me whether this is your first time listening or you've been here since the beginning! I'm sharing some life lessons I've learned along the way, major milestones the show has reached, and of course thanking YOU over and over because this show wouldn't be where it is today without (#1 God) but also YOU listening and sharing each week!!!!! PS - if you listen all the way thru, you'll hear a special way I'd like to say 'thank you' tucked within this episode. 2022-06-3028 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living049 Ready to Slow Down? Here's How to Practically Implement Rest into Your Busy Mom Life!Do you feel behind? Are you tempted to run faster, work hard, and keep up with the pace of the world? If you're ready to slow down and practically implement rest into your life, I'm glad you're here. Press play and let's get started!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity.com here!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show so you don't miss future episodes like this one. And if you...2022-06-2930 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingHow to Let Go of Perfection and Enjoy Life and Motherhood Right NowToday we're talking about my real-life experience with striving for perfection, how I've overcome it and how you can too. We'll talk about everything from the power of lowering your expectations in a healthy & realistic way, figuring out what truly defines your worth and identity, how to release the expectation and the self-induced pressure that perfection puts on us.This is a good one, friend. Grab your headphones and press play!Tag the show as you listen today! Take a screenshot of your phone and tag @herpursuitpodcast in your stories.Join the online community...2022-06-2832 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living(Pt. 2) Talking with My Husband Adam About All Things Life, Marriage, and Being a DadThis is the second half of a conversation I had with my husband, Adam, about having 3 little girls, getting married young, and all things in-between. I wanted to have him on for a Father's Day Interview, but as you'll see it's mostly just us chatting about life, how we met, getting married, and lots of transitions. Be sure to listen to Part 1 right here before pressing play on today's episode.Don't forget to take a screenshot as you're listening and tag the show on Instagram to let us know what you think as you listen! (@herpursuitpodcast)2022-06-2337 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingFather's Day Interview with my Husband Adam on Life, Love, and Being a Girl Dad (Part 1)Today I'm sharing a conversation between my husband, Adam, and myself that we literally recorded last night. This episode has been planned for months, but we somehow managed to push it off until the last minute... literally! But that's "life", right?!This guy has not only given me 3 beautiful girls, but he's also my high school sweetheart and best friend. He is the most amazing father to our girls and the greatest man I've ever known. I hope this candid conversation about everything from how we met to all that we've faced in the years since encourages...2022-06-2140 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living048 How to Find Time for Yourself this SummerRaise your hand if you've ever thought, can I just do something for myself?? With kids home all summer, it can be challenging to find pockets of time for us to do something for ourselves. We're always doing for our kids and husbands and while we're called to serve and pour out, it's also important to take time to pour into ourselves. Today's focus is not on the (WHAT) you would do if you had the time, but rather WHERE is the time for you to do something for.. YOU.Click here to access the freebie mentioned...2022-06-1614 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living047 Realistic Ways to Get Into the Word as a Busy MomToday, we're talking about REALISTIC ways you can read your bible and spend time with God even as a busy mama. Because newsflash — we're all busy!! I used to think I was like BUSIER than other moms... because she doesn't have to do this, or she has this, or she doesn't have to deal with THIS, or her life is just easier than mine... and I definitely just don't have time to sit and open my bible and read, study, pray.. But it turns out everyone is busy. No one really has extra time and we're all ma...2022-06-1415 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living046 Spending Too Much Time on Your Phone, Mama? Same!I'm gonna be honest - this wasn't originally part 3 of this series, but after Part 2, I knew I had to share this with you and be SUPER HONEST about what I discovered and my summer plans for my phone. Think of this as a continuation to Part 2 of Soaking Up Summer, so if you haven't listened yet, go play that one first!In this episode I'll discuss evaluating boundaries with our phone, checking in on our screentime, re-establishing boundaries when lines get blurred, and how to do that in a clear and healthy way. This episode is...2022-06-0932 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living045 3 Things You May Not Know About Morning RoutinesI'm not a morning person, but morning time is my new BFF so if you reallly want a consistent morning routine, this episode is FOR YOU. I'm so pumped because my mornings have literally changed my life. And I know that sounds dramatic, but it's absolutely true. I'm going to share some mini truth bombs with you today, so I hope you're holding tight to your seat. These 3 things are going to completely transform the way you see not only your time, but your MORNING time specifically, so grab some headphones, reheat your coffee or just keep doing what y...2022-06-0714 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living044 How to Spend Less Time Scrolling Your Phone & More Time Being PresentAre you tired of getting caught up in the scroll? Are you done wasting time on socials? Press play on today's episode for a little dose of "tough" love and a big heart check. PS - You're not the only one wasting time on your phone. I also have to keep an eye on my boundaries around my phone and screentime and today I'm walking you through some tips that will help YOU do the same so that you can spend less time scrolling and more time being present this summer (and really year-round)! Ready to take y...2022-06-0220 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living043 A Perspective on Time: How Many Summers Are There?It's summertime and I want to question the narrative that we have to "survive" this summer with our kids home all day every day. How can we truly be present and soak up this time we have with them? How can we make the most of the season we're in?Today, we're going to get some perspective on time and just how many weeks (and summers) we have to raise our babies and spend as much time with them as possible. You know I'm all for a healthy balance, so this episode isn't to say you must...2022-05-3113 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living042 My Low Expectation Summer Bucket List + A Free Goodie for YOU!Today I'm kicking off a new series "Soaking Up Summer" by sharing my low expectation, imperfect summer bucket list. Not only will I share a few ideas from our list, but we'll also discuss WHY this matters. Not that a bucket list is required by any means - it's all about intent, which we will discuss further in this episode, so grab your headphones or plug your phone into your car and let's get started!You can grab your FREE Summer Bucket List Printable here! Once you get it filled out (or write yours down...2022-05-2611 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living041 Why Summer Doesn't Have to Mean Routines Completely Disappear as a Stay at Home MomDoes summertime have to mean goodbye to structure?! I say no. Not if you don't want it to! So in today's episode we're going to discuss rhythms. Here's some of what we'll cover:What is a rhythm? How can you create realistic rhythms this summer?Three steps to creating rhythms that fit your season.How you can keep some sort of flow & structure to your day (even in the summer)2 reminders & mindset shifts for keeping an adaptable approach For a full transcription or to read along, please visit the blog over at herpursuit.coAre yo...2022-05-2413 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living040 3 Reminders From Scripture for the Mom Who Is Asking "What's The Point?!"I don't know about you, but there are some days that just feel meaningless. It's easy to wonder if anything we're doing or saying matters. If we're not careful, we fall into the trap of thinking "this is so pointless". Today I'm sharing 3 reminders from the Bible that will renew your HOPE and sense of PURPOSE - right now, in whatever you're facing. Grab your headphones or plug your phone in as you drive and let's dive in!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read m...2022-05-1917 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living039 Jess Funderburk on Keeping Faith and Perspective in the Middle of an Unexpected Diagnosis - A Mom's Journey With a Child Who is Terminally IllIs it possible to keep faith and hold on to hope in the middle of unexpected circumstances? How can we keep perspective on time and life when we face impossible situations like discovering a child is terminally ill? Today my friend Jess comes on to share her family's story and spread awareness about her daughter Jolene's recent diagnosis.Jess is such a light and an inspiration. She reminds us that it is possible to choose truth and joy even when we encounter unplanned circumstances.Follow Jolene's journey here!Support Jolene here!Follow on...2022-05-1839 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living038 Want to Get More Done? Try THIS Simplified Planning Process!After today's time tip, you're going to have a simplified planning process that will help you go from procrastinating to action taking because I know one of the hardest parts about time management is knowing where to start and what to do. My (simple) planning process will give you the exact steps to take, questions to ask, and things to think through in order to manage your time, mama!Time management and planning out your day or week does NOT have to be complicated. I'm here to help you simplify it and show you the basics that...2022-05-1714 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living037 Lacking Direction? The Reason Vision Matters as a Christian Mom! Establish Clear Direction Regardless of Your Season with These 3 Questions!What is vision? Why does it matter for your family? What does it mean to you as a Christian mom? Is there biblical significance? Today we're discussing the importance of vision, why vision matters, and how you can set clear direction and get intentional with setting a vision for your family and your life. If you're lacking direction, this episode will motivate and encourage you to get started taking action. But remember, YOU are the only one who can take the action steps. And as you do, I'll be right here to guide you every step of t...2022-05-1224 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living036 Ending the Stigma of Mental Health with Carina Eberle: An Open Conversation on Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide Ideation as a Postpartum MomTRIGGER WARNING - this episode discusses highly sensitive topics that may not be appropriate for everyone. Please use discretion before pressing play.Today my friend Carina comes on to talk about maternal mental health. Carina is a mom of two littles, a wife, and dog mom. She likes to share her mental health journey, motherhood, and a little bit of lifestyle in between. She is also a follower of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss stigmas surrounding mental health and things like anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. As uncomfortable as it may be...2022-05-1131 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingWant to Take Something OFF Your Plate? How I Automate & Delegate in Order to Have More Time as a Busy MomReady to get SOMEthing off your plate?! I know you are. There’s a lot there. So listen up because today I’m sharing how you can automate & delegate tasks in your life in order to find more time as a busy mom. Ready to find more time and get things done? Want to prioritize your time, but not sure where to start? Grab your spot in the More Time For Mom Mentorship. Over the next 30 days, we will walk through the exact steps you need to uncover what’s keeping you st...2022-05-1021 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living035 A Mother's Day Prayer Just For You, Friend!Happy Mother's Day, mama!!!! Something told me to record this prayer for you. It was very last minute, in the front seat of my car, through my phone... I actually laid down in bed to go to sleep and realized I'd forgotten to upload it! So here I am, up past 10 pm, making sure this message finds your ears!! It's that important. Very "messy", but also very much a God-thing. So, I hope whenever you play this, whether on Mother's Day or beyond, that the words are exactly what you need to hear. I pray the Holy Spirit moves...2022-05-0807 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living034 Mother's Day Interview Pt. 2 - Parenting Through Difficult Seasons, Praying for Your Kids, and MORE!Today I'm sharing the rest of my mom's interview, so if you missed the first part, check it out here. In this conversation, my mom and I sit down to talk about real life things moms like you and I are facing. We discuss everything from having babies at a young age to the fact that you never truly stop being "Mama". I hope this episode encourages you in some way and reminds you that you're not alone in whatever it is you're facing.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Power of Praying® for Your A...2022-05-0534 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living033 Mother's Day Interview with My Mom - Navigating Challenges as a Young Mom Through Unexpected Pregnancies, Divorce, and Blended FamiliesIf you know her, you love her! My mom sat down with me for a special Mother's Day Interview to share some of her story and what it was like finding out she was pregnant at such a young age. We talk about everything from unexpected pregnancies to marriage, divorce, and blended families. Nothing is off the table as we share this honest conversation with you about real life and raw motherhood moments.Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest article on Christianity...2022-05-0436 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingWant to Stop Wasting Time on Your Phone, Mama? 4 (SURPRISING) Questions to Help You Find the Solution Within Yourself!The #1 time suck I hear from moms is wasting time on... you guessed it, YOUR PHONE! Today I'm sharing 4 questions that WILL surprise you to help you find the answers within yourself. Because friend, you're the only one who can take control and put that phone down FOR GOOD! You've got this. And I'm walking with you every step of the way!!Ready to find more time and get things done? Grab your spot in the More Time For Mom Mentorship - a live, 30-day group program where you'll learn the exact...2022-05-0329 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living032 Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom Who Doesn't Believe Change is Possible (Part 3 of my story)Hey friend, this is part 3 of my story, so if you're just finding this episode and haven't listened to the previous 2 episodes, you may want to do that in order for everything to make sense.Today, I'm sharing the basic 6 steps I took to move from anxiety to abundance, burned out to balanced, and pain to purpose. I'll also give you some "real life" steps I took to continue seeking help with my mental health.I don't want to overwhelm you further, but rather empower you with a reminder that YOU can take TINY steps...2022-04-2828 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living031 Hitting Rock Bottom, Panic Attacks, and Depression as a Christian Mom (Part 2)I know, the title is heavy. It's a lot to take in. But it's the reality SO many moms are facing - most of them in silence or all alone.That's why I think it's so important to share more of my story with the you, so you can better understand where I've been. So you can have context when you hear me share about all the things I do now.I don't come from a place of having it all together all of the time. I come from knowing what it's like to be...2022-04-2730 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living030 My Mental Health Journey - Anxiety, Depression, and Medication Postpartum (Part 1)Can we just take a deep breath together before you press play on this one?? *inhale...exhale*This episode has been a long time coming. To be honest, I haven't really had the words or known how to share more of my story like I do in this episode. Even though we've been hanging out for a while, and I share so much with you, there are still parts of my story that feel scary to share. This episode is Part 1 of that. Sometimes there's no pretty or easy way to share our mess, right? So, I...2022-04-2632 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living029 RECAP: Taking Inventory of Your Time - Practical Next Steps for Taking Your Time Back as a Busy MomToday we're talking through some practical implementation steps that Jenna gave us in Part 3 of the Spring Cleaning Series. We discussed how we can clean out our calendars and reclaim some of our time. If you missed it, catch up here!This episode is for the mom who is ready to take some things OFF the calendar and maybe even put some things ON the calendar that will serve you and your family well. We're getting super practical, sis. Grab your coffee, tea, and headphones, or plug your phone into your car as you drive and let's...2022-04-2121 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living028 Jenna Arvidson on How to Clear Your Calendar and Make More Time For What MattersWelcome to part 3 of the Spring Cleaning Series! Today we're looking at the area of time. My friend Jenna Arvidson comes on the show to talk to us about cleaning out our calendars and making more time for what matters to us as busy mamas. How can we align our calendars with what matters most to us; what we value? What does that look like and why does it matter? We'll also discuss:Simple living for today's mamaWhere to start tackling your calendar when it's super packed and fullHow to decide what your calendar should be full ofWhy...2022-04-1937 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living027 RECAP: Start Taking Inventory of Your Thoughts - Practical Next Steps for Becoming a More Mindful Parent and a Biblical Perspective of Why It MattersOkay friend, today we're following up and following through with Part 2 of our Spring Cleaning Series, which was all about taking inventory of our thoughts and cleaning them out! Today I want to share my ONE take away and action step from the conversation I had with Mindset Coach and Author, Gabe Cox, in episode 57. If you missed it, be sure to tune in and catch up here before listening to this episode!I won't lie sis, I'm bringing *insert fire emoji* in this one. Because I know this area all too well. I've been ruled by...2022-04-1418 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living026 How to Take Thoughts Captive as a Christian Mom with Author and Mindset Coach Gabe CoxIn part TWO of our Spring Cleaning Series, I'm sitting down with Author and Mindset Coach, Gabe Cox, for some practical ways we can clean out our thoughts. In this episode we discuss:Becoming more self-aware and recognizing the internal narrative that's on repeat in our minds and how to shift out of thatWhere moms most often get hung up with their thoughts and how to move past thoughts that keep us stuckHow to get started shifting negative thoughts that are stuck on repeat Practical ways to be proactive with the thoughts we think and building consistency around b...2022-04-1233 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living025 RECAP: Decluttering as a Beginner - Practical Next Steps for Getting Rid of Your STUFF!If you missed Part 1 of the Spring Cleaning Series, you'll want to catch that here before listening to today's episode. You can think of this as a follow up to Part 1 where I sat down with Decluttering Expert, Katy Wells to talk about how busy moms can get started cleaning OUT their things. How can we get rid of the stuff that makes us feel like we can't breathe and why does it matter?! We talk about it ALL in Part 1.This episode serves to give ONE action step you can take this week/weekend to actually...2022-04-0710 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living024 How to Start Clearing the Clutter with Decluttering Expert Katy WellsDuring the month of April I'll be bringing you a "Spring Cleaning Series" where we're going to walk through different areas of our lives we can clean out to ultimately make more time and space for what matters to us as busy moms while also creating more intentional lives.One of the more practical areas we can start cleaning out is clutter. Most of our homes are overrun with THINGS. But how can we live a life of more with less? Is that even possible for you as a busy stay at home mom? Decluttering...2022-04-0530 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living023 How to Brain Dump to Create More Mental Space and Eliminate Overwhelm When Motherhood Gets ChaoticDoes your mind feel overrun with all of your to-dos and things you can't forget about? How about your thoughts and worries? If your head feels cluttered, this simple practice will help you create more mental space for yourself. Writing down your thoughts, your tasks, getting all of the things that are taking up mental space out of your mind and onto paper will actually help you create more mental space, and be able to better focus. Studies show it also helps with anxiety!Grab your pen and paper and let's dive into this practical episode!!2022-03-3119 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living022 Feeling Unfulfilled as a Stay at Home Mom? How to Measure Success After Becoming MAMAIf we're honest, we've all felt unfulfilled in motherhood to some degree. Maybe it doesn't look or feel how we thought it would. Maybe it's not everything we "dreamed" of. Maybe we don't know how to measure success or can't tell if our efforts are worthwhile.Listen, friend. I've been there. We've all been there in some shape, form, or fashion. You're not alone. And you're not a bad mom for feeling that way. In this episode, I want to see if we can reframe "success" in motherhood and find the fulfillment we're all longing for. Grab some...2022-03-2932 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living021 Feel Like Your Home is a Wreck but Don't Have Extra Time to Pick Up? Get Results in Just 10 Minutes With THIS Time Management Strategy!Does your home feel like a wreck? But you don't have a ton of extra time to clean and pick up? If you answered YES to either of those questions, today's episode is going to be so helpful for you. We're chatting about this proven strategy that will get your results in just 10 minutes!If the mess overwhelms you, if you don't know where to start, if you continuously procrastinate, press play and let's get right to it!Ready to find more time and get things done? Grab your spot in the...2022-03-2416 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living020 My Sunday Prep Routine: Get a Jumpstart to Your Week Before it Starts, Mama!I’m excited to bring you today’s episode all about prepping for your week. If you find yourself being caught up in the whirlwind of your days without a plan, without direction, making last minute decisions (which leaves you frustrated), then today’s episode is going to help you out SO much. I’m explaining how I prep for my weeks every Sunday, how this came about, why it matters to me, and how it has helped calm *some* of the chaos and alleviate some of the decision fatigue I was feeling on a daily basis.Grab...2022-03-2211 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living019 Why You Don't Need Complicated Systems, Trello, or Even a Planner to Get Started With Time Management! Take Your Time Back in 4 Simple Steps Mama!!NEWFLASH: You do not need fancy task management systems or color-coded planners to get started with time management, especially if you're a busy overwhelmed mom who is just trying to get started. It is possible to take your time back, manage your time efficiently, and get things done using these 4 simple steps! Grab your pen and paper mama, you may want to take some notes. Listen to more on time blocking here!Ready to take your time back? Grab the FREE GUIDE here! Read my latest...2022-03-1716 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living018 When You Feel Stuck in the SUCK! What to do When Life Knocks You DownI've been feeling it and I think you have too! Sometimes life gives us one thing after another.. after another. What do we do when we feel stuck in the suck? How do we get unstuck, get back up, and move forward? On today's episode I'm sharing where I've been lately and what I'm planning to intentionally DO to help myself get out of this sucky, sticky place! Life is going to knock you down mama, but you've got to get back up.If you need more encouragement and support, join our online community here!2022-03-1530 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living017 Want a Morning Routine You Can ACTUALLY Put Into Practice? 3 Simple Steps to Create a Sustainable Morning Routine as a Mom of Littles!You know I'm not a morning person, but my morning time could quite possibly be my favorite. If you're wanting to create a manageable, sustainable morning routine you can ACTUALLY show up for and put into practice each day, this episode is for you!We're walking through 3 simple steps to map out your own, personalized morning routine that you can start implementing as soon as you're ready. So grab your air pods and some coffee or tea and let's chat!Join our online community here!Want more free content like this sent straight to y...2022-03-1011 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living40. Wish You Could Consistently Show Up For Yourself Mama? My 5 Step Framework to Staying Consistent in Life and Motherhood!Do you want to consistently show up for yourself in life? Are you unsure of how to build consistent habits? Today I'm walking you through my simple, 5 step framework for creating consistency in your life and motherhood.Regardless of what habit or goal you're working toward, these practical steps will help you FINALLY create lasting change and stick to the goals you're working toward. Grab a pen and paper for this one mama, you may want to take some notes! Let's dive in.You can listen to episode 46 on balance here!If you enjoyed...2022-03-0827 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living016 Does Balance Exist as a Busy SAHM? Feel Like You’re Always Dropping the Ball? The one TRUTH that will change everything!Does balance exist? Do you feel like you're always dropping the ball? Do you ask yourself if you'll ever be able to get it together? Feel like you're not doing enough? Can't ever keep up? Too many hats, balls, plates?! Here's the one truth that will change everything!Want more goodies straight to your inbox? Join the email list here!Join our online community here.If you enjoyed this episode would you rate and review the show?! This helps more moms just like you hear messages of hope and light like this one...2022-03-0332 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living015 Spring is Coming - The Hope of a New Season When Life is Overwhelming and You Feel Like Motherhood is Always Hard as a SAHMHey mama! It's MARCH!!! And while it's not spring... yet... it is soooo close. This episode is going to bless and encourage you and remind you of the hope that a new season IS COMING, especially if you've been feeling overwhelmed by where you're at right now in motherhood and life. Maybe winter has felt dark in more ways than one. Maybe you feel as if your hope is fading. Maybe you just feel stuck in a super hard season. If you relate to any of these, then YOU are who this message is for....2022-03-0123 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living014 How to Take Control of Your Mind and ThoughtsWe all have an inner critic. It's that negative voice we hear on repeat. I call her the mean girl in my head. It's the condescending, negative thoughts that replay in our minds day in and day out. More than likely, you have the same set of negative thoughts running through your mind each day. Do our thoughts matter? Does what we focus on matter? Is there any way to change or get rid of these nasty, mean thoughts that consume us?I'm so glad you're here because the answer is YES...2022-02-2423 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living013 Struggling to Get Things DONE? 5 SIMPLE Productivity Tips for the Busy Stay at Home Mom!Do you ever get to the end of your day and ask yourself, "What did I actually do all day?" or "Where is all of my time going?". If so, you're not alone. It's so easy as busy mamas not even to "waste" our time but spend it doing everything else for everybody else and not actually getting anything done that wewould like to get done - whether that be for ourselves or in our homes.Today I'm sharing 5 tips for being more productive as a stay at home mom. It can be hard to...2022-02-2226 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living012 Loving You Series: How to Love Your Body After Babies and Begin Your Postpartum Healing Journey with Liz HendersonLoving our bodies postpartum and even years after having babies can be a difficult thing to navigate. I'm so excited to have my friend Liz Henderson on today's show to share her knowledge and expertise in this area. We'll talk about what's it's like to feel like a stranger in your own skin, wanting to feel like yourself again, and how impatient we can be with change and weight loss after delivery. Liz reminds us we’re not alone in the unpredictability of motherhood and that there are many layers to healing, processing, and finding ours...2022-02-1729 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living011 Struggling With Your Current Season of Motherhood? How to Shift Your Focus and Perspective to See Your Time for What It IsHave you ever asked yourself “will this season of motherhood last forever?” “will I ever be able to do (fill in the blank) again? In this episode we will talk about how to shift your focus from where you are now, zoom out, and look at your life as a whole and how that gives us perspective to enjoy the season we’re in right now. Sometimes it feels like certain seasons of motherhood are never-ending. And it can be difficult to find perspective during those hard seasons.I hope this episode reminds you of how quickly life and...2022-02-1520 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living010 Need Stronger Boundaries? Simple Steps to Create and Maintain Healthy BoundariesWhat are boundaries? What do healthy boundaries look like in our everyday lives? How can we define and set our own boundaries (and enforce them)? On today’s episode we’re scratching the surface on this topic, but I hope it’s practical and helpful for you in setting your own boundaries. I’ll even walk you through a simple step by step process for how to do this.How to Create Healthy Boundaries Article Boundaries Info Sheet (therapistaid.com)Join our community group here!Connect with me on insta here!Rea...2022-02-1017 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living09 Why I Took a Weekend off From Mom Life and a Permission Slip for You to Do The SameYep, you read that right! Grab you ear buds, mama, it's story time.Have you ever thought, "I wish I could just get away for a night or two and hang out with some girlfriends or even just be alone!"? In today's episode I'm sharing why I decided to get away for a weekend... alone *gasp* and why you should give yourself permission to do the same.Motherhood can be a lot. t can sometimes be overwhelming and heavy and draining. And while it's important to make small pockets of alone time a regular thing, sometimes...2022-02-0820 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living08 Feeling Stuck in a Funk? Here's How to Hit the Reset Button Any Time Any PlaceAre you feeling stuck when it comes to your mindset? Do you ever catch yourself in a mid-day funk just wishing you could hit the reset button? If so, today's episode will help you reset any time any place. I'm sharing a few practical things you can use whenever you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or like your day is just a total crap show. Learn to reset when motherhood and life feel like too much for you to handle using these simple steps.Let's connect on Instagram!Join our online community!Ready to take your...2022-02-0118 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living07 Need More Time? Use These 5 Time Management Tips to Be More Efficient and Manage Your Time Well as a Busy MomDo you find yourself saying, "I wish I had more time." or "There are never enough hours in the day!". Today I'm sharing 5 time management tips you can use as a busy stay at home mama in order to make the most of your time and spend it wisely! I'm guilty of getting to the end of the day and asking myself what I even did - where did all of my time go? So if that's you, you're not alone! These five things will help you feel more balanced, productive, and on top of the motherhood game. You...2022-01-2723 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living06 Feeling Stuck in Survival Mode or Overwhelm? Let’s talk Mindset 101: Practical Mindset Tips for Mastering Your Thoughts in MotherhoodIn today’s episode, we’re talking all things mindset. Do you struggle with mindset or negative thoughts? Do you ever feel like the mean girl in your mind bosses you around or even bullies you? What would it look like to take control of your thoughts and begin to tell your thoughts what to think? How is this possible and where do you even start? Today I’m giving some practical advice for getting back in the driver’s seat and taking control of your thoughts and mindset. If you feel stuck in a negative mindset or tend t...2022-01-2527 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living05 How to Find Yourself Again After Babies - 5 Things to Do NOW if Mom Life is Consuming YouBecoming a mom is one of the most difficult transitions we make as women. Whether you struggled from the beginning or had a hard time transitioning from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3, adjusting to mom life is HARD. Motherhood can consume you quick, fast, and in a hurry, but you don’t have to stay in that place of survival. Today we’re talking about how to find yourself after becoming a mom. If you ever look in the mirror and don’t recognize yourself, this episode will encourage and inspire you to find yourself again (through baby steps, of course!). I’ll g...2022-01-2028 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living04 New Year Same Me: What to Do When You Feel Discouraged About Where You're at in Life as a MomAre you feeling the pressure of a new year? Maybe you feel like you need to get your life together and be a completely different person? Are you frustrated or discouraged that you feel like the same exact you even though we’re in a new year? If so, this episode is exactly what you need.Today we’ll discuss how to honor the season you’re in, even if that means that goal setting isn’t at the top of your priority list and how to shift your beliefs about when you can create change in your lif...2022-01-1820 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living03 Want to Be More Present in the Moment as a Mom? 4 Tips to Being PresentThe noise and chaos of motherhood and the world around us is LOUD. It seems impossible to get still, much less quiet. Today I'm sharing 4 things will help you really begin to live in the present moment you have - right here, right now - and be a more present mom. This episode combines spiritual and practical application that is helpful for today’s Christian mama living in a noisy, busy world. If you struggle with being present and want to be a more mindful mama, these 4 tips will help you regularly get into the habit of “being where your...2022-01-1320 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingDo You Struggle With Perfectionism as a Mom? How to Tell if You're a Perfectionist & Ways to Manage PerfectionismHey friend! Today's episode may step on your toes a little (like it did mine). If you're a perfectionist, like me, you know that the struggle is real sometimes. We just want for things to be, well, perfect. Is that too much to ask? This episode will help you figure out whether or not you struggle with perfectionism and also give you some ways to manage your perfectionist tendencies. It's a good one, mama, so grab your headphones and coffee (or tea!) and let's get started!If you would like to read through this episode...2022-01-1117 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingFrustrated Because Things Aren't Changing? 4 Reasons Why You Aren't Creating True Change & What You Should Do InsteadHey mama! HEY AGAIN! Twice in one week, I think I can get used to this. I hope you're ready because today I'm sharing 4 reasons you aren't seeing results in your life and how you can use these things to create change that WILL last. Sometimes we just need a reminder and I hope today I can remind you of these things with truth and love. I want you to be successful. I want you to be the best version of yourself so that you can lead your family well. That's right- even as mamas we have influence. Our...2022-01-0621 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living02 How to Create a Simplified Morning Routine as an Overwhelmed, Busy MomAnyone else hate mornings? Not a morning person? Me either! In today's episode I'm sharing HOW you can create a simple morning routine that works for you. We're all in different stages of motherhood and we all have different needs, so a morning routine isn't always a one size fits all. That's why it's important to create something that works for you right where you are. I'm going to share with you how I started waking up earlier and a fool proof way to make sure you create a morning routine you can actually stick to! Grab some coffee...2022-01-0423 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingCreating Change & The Power of Starting Small - Part 4Welcome back mama! This is the forth and final episode in our December series Why You Shouldn't Wait for January to Create Change and we're talking about the power of starting small. Is it possible to radically transform your life by taking baby steps? And if so, why don't we believe it's worth it to start where we can and with what we have? I hope today's episode reminds you that baby steps are better than no steps.In today's episode we'll discuss things like perfectionism, which has a lot to do with why we don't believe...2021-12-2816 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingSetting Goals & Creating Habits You Can Actually Maintain - Part 3Hey mama! In today's episode we are continuing the December series on Why You Shouldn't Wait for January to Create Change. This episode is going to take practical & spiritual and mesh them together in a beautiful message of hope and encouragement. Today we're talking about how to set a goal you can ACTUALLY reach and maintain. This starts with changing your habits. I'm going to share some of James Clear's knowledge from Atomic Habits that I have found to be so helpful in my own life when setting goals and creating new habits. I'll also share some practical tips...2021-12-2117 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingTaking Ownership & Creating Change in Your Mom LifeWelcome back to part 2 of the December series Why You Shouldn't Wait For January to Change. In today's episode we're taking all the mystery and guesswork out of creating change. You'll finally learn once and for all how to begin seeing change in your life starting today - right now! The good news is that it is all up to you. So much is within your control. You always have a CHOICE! You get to decide how you show up every day. Once we begin to take ownership of our days, then we can make decisions that steer ourselves...2021-12-1418 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingWhy You Shouldn't Wait Until January for Change - Part 1Hey mama! I'm excited to share a SERIES with you over the month of December. This episode is the first of the four part series in which I will share all about why you shouldn't wait for a new year to create change in your life. In today's episode I'm sharing about how what is possibly holding you back and the lies we believe about "new year, new me". It may be a cliche, but it's true - there's no better time than the present to get started. This episode is full of encouragement and love! If...2021-12-0726 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living4 Ways to Stay Sane Through the Holidays as a Busy MamaThe holidays can be CRAZY, right?! If you're looking to stay sane this holiday season, try these 4 things!! These things are simple, but not always easy to implement. I want you to feel your best and enjoy your kids, family, and all that you're celebrating this holiday season. You deserve to "live your best life" mama! And that life is now. Don't miss out!!Grab your headphones, reheat your coffee and let's chat.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast! This is so helpful in other moms being able to find episodes...2021-11-3016 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional LivingBeing Thankful In the Middle of Difficult SeasonsWith the holidays quickly approaching (here in America), I wanted to speak to a topic that I have first-hand experience with. Thanksgiving is all about being grateful and thankful, but what about when you truly don't feel that gratitude in your life? What does it mean when you look around and cannot see anything to be thankful for? Whether pain, hurt, loss, or disappointment in blocking your view, there can be many reasons we struggle to practice gratitude. And listen, I get it. I was there. In today's episode I'm sharing how to practice thankfulness in the...2021-11-2316 minHer Pursuit - Motherhood, Habits, and Intentional Living01 How to Structure Your Schedule as a Busy Mom - Time Management Tips for Your WeekDo you ever get to the end of the day and wonder where all your time went? Do you wish you had more time for things you need and want to get done? In today's episode I'm sharing a very simple way to structure your time each week to squeeze the most out of each day. This is how I structure my schedule as a busy mom of 3. If you want to maximize your time and tell you time where to go, then this episode is for you.Grab your FREE Mom's Guide to Time Blocking here! 2021-11-1618 min