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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 magic steps to create your perfect weight loss planWouldn’t it be amazing if someone could just hand you the exact plan you needed, just for you, to lose whatever amount of weight it is that you want to lose? Like the exact plan for those 30 pounds, or the perfect plan to drop the last pesky pounds around your middle?
A lot of people promise to deliver that. If you hop on instagram, you can find thousands of people promising they have the perfect plan for weight loss. But most of the time, they are missing what I am about to share today. Let’s dive in!2025-04-2211 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe suprising connection between God and your weight lossGod and weight loss are not talked about together very often, but today we are going there! And I think you will be excited and encouraged to see how much hope there can be in your weight loss journey.
Let's jump in!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
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2025-03-2510 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressTimeless health secrets: What my grandmothers knew that we forgot!My grandmothers were two of my favorite people in the world, and I learned a thing or two from them about how to live a truly healthy life. Sometimes we need to look to our elders for advice, instead of the latest influencer of the week!! Am I right?!!
Let's do this!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Need help with your weight loss goals? Book a free consultation HERE
2025-02-2512 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to avoid the drivethru when you're too busy to cook 🤪Some days it seems like the cards are stacked against you when it comes to cooking a healthy meal at home. I get it!! Today, I am sharing one of my best tips to avoid the drive-thru when life gets crazy. This works every time!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Need help reaching your weight loss goals? Book a complimentary coaching call HERE
2025-01-2808 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 simple ways to feel happier and more fulfilledAre you feeling more drained than excited about your life? More tired than joyful? Join the club!
While happiness is not the goal of the Christian life, it doesn't mean we have to be sad or miserable. We can find more joy and yes, happiness, by doing a few simple practices that take under 5 minutes.
Let's go!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Interested in coaching with me? Book a complimentary call HERE to see if we are a good fit!
2025-01-2111 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDrowning in health advice? Here's how to cut through the noise 🙌🏼The health advice out there is ENDLESS, and it can be exhausting and confusing. I know because in the past I tried to follow it all, and my health became an idol.
If you want to be healthy, but avoid the overwhelm, this episode is for you!
Let's go!
Jennie-Laurie
Grab a 1:1 health coaching session HERE
2025-01-1412 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe weight loss secret you might be missing (and why it works!)Happy New Year, friends! I wanted to kick off the year by sharing a secret to weight loss that so many women are missing - and it has nothing to do with food or exercise.
It's actually fun, but it's not always easy to remember or do consistently. So let's talk about it!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
P.S. I only have 2 openings left for whole health coaching clients. Apply HERE!
2025-01-0707 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressEncouragement for the weary momDecember can be full of joy, but also full of heaviness. If you are feeling weary physically, spiritually, or emotionally, this message is for you!
Love and hugs,
Jennie-Laurie
2024-12-1708 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWinter Immunity Boost: What you need to know ❄️There are lots of ways we can boost our immune systems this time of year, but there is one way that I feel like isn’t talked about enough.
So today, I am going to share my favorite natural way to boost your immunity in winter!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Apply for a free health coaching session HERE
2024-12-1009 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 ways to feel calmer instantly 🥳December is crazy, so today I am bringing you three ways to feel calmer starting right now. Yes or yes?!! Who is here for that?
I know you are so let’s go!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Want some help feeling your best this month? Apply for a free health coaching session HERE
2024-12-0308 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDon't derail on Thanksgiving! Here's how to enjoy without going overboard 🥳Happy Thanksgiving, friends!!
'Tis the season for all the food, so I wanted to give you a quick episode with simple tips on how to enjoy your holiday meal without going overboard. Who doesn't want that?!!
Let's go!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Apply for health coaching HERE
2024-11-2610 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressMaster your sweet tooth the smart wayAs we head into the holiday season, sugar is EVERYWHERE. But that doesn't mean you have to let it master you!
Today I am resharing an episode from last year that is actually still the highest downloaded episode in the history of the Getting Unstuck podcast. It’s such a really good reminder for us all about how to look at sugar from a proper perspective, and not let it steal your joy or your health out from under you.
Let’s talk about how to fight sugar the smart way!
XO,
Jennie...2024-11-1916 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressNavigating doubt and spiritual strugglesHave you ever opened up your bible to try to read, but then you read something that makes you uncomfortable or confused.
Maybe it’s something that doesn't make sense, or seems to contradict what you’ve read before. Maybe it's violent or disturbing or just strange, and it starts to make you feel further away from God, not closer.
If you’ve ever struggled with doubts or inner turmoil when reading your Bible, this episode is for you my friend!! Let’s dive in!!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Book a clarit...2024-11-1217 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressSimple strategies for effective Bible readingFor the past 2 weeks, we have talked about how to get motivated to read your bible, and how to create time to actually start the habit.
But now, the rubber meets the road - what do you actually DO when you read your bible? Where do you start? How much do you read? Do you read it like a textbook? Is there a certain bible study you should do first? It can be just a tad overwhelming, I know!
Today I am breaking down exactly what you should be doing to get the most out of your...2024-11-0519 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressBeating busyness and distractions in your Bible reading routineHow many of you wish you had more time in your day?
Kind of a silly question. Unless maybe you’re retired, pretty much everyone I talk to has more to do in one day than can possibly get done.
But, God still calls us to find time to read his word. It is a really important step toward becoming more like Jesus.
This week, I’m going to help you get past the busy, and the distractions and create more time to do just that. Here we go!
XO,
Jennie-L...2024-10-2915 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhy the Bible feels distant and how to rediscover its powerHow many times have you thought to yourself, I should read my bible more? Maybe you’re in church or listening to a sermon or podcast and some scripture is quoted and you think - that’s such a great message. I need more of that.
But then days go by, and weeks, and months and years, and you still don’t have the bible reading habits that you wish you did.
For the next 3 weeks, we are going to be talking about all things Bible Reading. And today, I'm starting with motivation.
There are man...2024-10-2223 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressTransform your health God's wayHappy Tuesday friends! Today I am kicking off a 3 week series on Bible reading that I’m really excited about. I know Bible reading and Bible study is something that many of you want to do, or have done with some consistency at times, but you still struggle with making it a priority, staying motivated, and feeling like you are getting something out of the time you are spending reading your Bible.
We will be talking about ALL those things and more over the next few weeks!
But today, I wanted to kick off this seri...2024-10-1513 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThink you can't change? Think again!One of the main reasons why you might be stuck in your health journey, is because you believe you can’t change. Maybe you’ve never been a morning person and you’ve never eaten a vegetable and you’ve never lifted a weight.
Maybe you believe you will always struggle with sweets, and never be able to control yourself around a plate of brownies.
It could be in the spiritual realm - maybe you believe you aren’t smart enough to understand the bible. Or you will never be good at journaling, so you have given up...2024-10-0810 minGetting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressLosing 20 lbs: 3 secrets to my client's successIf I asked you today what your biggest health goal is, many of you would say "lose 20 lbs". It's a big enough goal to really see and feel a difference in your body.
And that is exactly what my client did a few weeks ago. It wasn’t painful, it wasn’t restrictive, and she is now wearing pants she hasn’t worn in over a year!
Today, I am sharing the 3 things she did to make this change happen. Let's dive in!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Book a complimen...2024-10-0115 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to find clarity in a world of uncertainty (it’s not what you think!)Raise your hand if you wish God would just send you a clear list of things you need to do in your life?
If we are honest, most of us are really looking for clarity on one or maybe multiple issues in our lives at any given time.
And if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that this life is very uncertain.
Today I am talking through what it looks like to find clarity in the middle of an uncertain world, and it's probably not what you think! Let’s di...2024-09-2413 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to lose weight and NOT gain it back!Most of you listening have lost weight at some point in your life. You went on a diet and lost 5, 10, maybe even 30 or 40+ pounds.
And chances are, you gained at least some of it back. Maybe all of it. Maybe even more than you lost.
As a woman, that is one of the most difficult things to go through. It messes with your self image and your confidence, and it is really defeating.
Today I want to teach you the two things you need to know to lose weight and NOT gain it...2024-09-1712 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHere’s what to do when you can’t exercise due to injuryHave you ever gotten excited about starting a new exercise routine, and bam - you get injured!!!
Or maybe you have been working out consistently for years and then out of nowhere, you find yourself sidelined with an injury.
Either way, it is SUPER frustrating to want to workout, but your body is unable to do what you want to do.
Today I am sharing some simple tips and tricks for staying positive, keeping your healthy habits in place, and seeing results even when you are injured. Let’s get it!
XO...2024-09-1017 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress4 signs that your sugar intake is out of control (and what to do about it!)Every time I talk with a new client about her health history, there is a topic that always comes up in some form or another. And that is SUGAR! I know it's a problem for so many women.
But I also know that sometimes we slip into denial about the things we are struggling with. Maybe you don’t want to face the problem. Or there are warning signs that you are missing or ignoring.
So today, I am laying out the 4 signs that your sugar intake is out of control, and what you can do...2024-09-0314 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to banish mom guilt for goodHave you ever questioned whether you are enough as a mom? There are so many ways mom guilt can show up, but today, I am sharing how you get past the guilt and be the confident, joyful mom that you really want to be with zero regrets!
Let’s go!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Book a free clarity call HERE
2024-08-2715 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressPep talk for the anxious momAnybody feeling the stress and anxiety of a new school year at your house?? Today I am giving a huge dose of encouragement and peace, so listen in and be blessed!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Need more personalized help? Book your free clarity call HERE
2024-08-2017 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe 3 biggest myths about weight lossEver get bogged down with all the weight loss advice that gets thrown around on the internet? Well, today, I am clearing up a few of the biggest myths that you might have heard!
Stay tuned - lots of nuggets for you in this episode!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
Apply for a free health coaching session HERE
2024-08-1318 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to fit exercise in when life gets crazy (hello back to school!)Ummm, how is it August already?? Back to school is about to turn our routine upside down at my house, so I figured you might be experiencing the same thing!
It can feel impossible to stay consistent with exercise when life gets a little crazy, but it doesn't have to be. Today, I am sharing a few easy ways to fit exercise in even during your busiest seasons!
Let's go!
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Apply for a free health coaching call HERE
2024-08-0611 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressMy fool-proof way to declutter fastDecluttering is one of my absolute FAVORITE topics because it has made such a difference in how I live my life. It helps me be more patient, more clearheaded, and have more peace.
Those are some big wins, am I right?
Today I am sharing the three magic questions I use to help me declutter FAST. It's a super tactical episode that you can put into practice right away. So let's get to it!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Book a free call with me HERE!
2024-07-3011 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to get more done (and feel calm doing it!)Feeling like your "to do" list is never done? Wish you could stop feeling so frazzled?
Then this episode is for you! I'm walking you through the exact 5-step process I use to get more done and feel calm while I'm doing it.
Get out your pen and paper - this info is gold!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: Book a free clarity call HERE
2024-07-2314 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressLIVE Interview: How to stay in God’s lane (and not the world’s!)Happy Tuesday, friends!! I'm excited to shake things up for today's episode!!
Last week, I was honored to speak at the Warrior Queen Summit - a 3-day virtual event hosted by the inspirational Dona Watson. She interviewed me, and I am sharing that audio with you!
Listen in to hear a bit more of my own personal story, as well as lots of practical steps to make sure you are living your life in God's lane, and not getting pulled into the chaos of the world. And of course, there are some fun freebies! (links...2024-07-1633 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to find confidence when all you feel is doubtWouldn't it be nice if you always felt 100% confident in life? That all your decisions felt right, and your faith felt strong, and you just didn't have to struggle with doubt?
I can't promise you that doubt will never come, because it will. But I CAN tell you that there are strategies in the bible to help you overcome that doubt and get to a place of confidence again.
God has a lot to say about this, so let's get to it!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next Steps:
My...2024-07-0913 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressStop analysis paralysis in 4 simple stepsHave you ever felt paralyzed with over-thinking? Maybe you need to make a big decision, but you are terrified that you will it up? Join the club!
Whether it's a big decision like a job change or school for your kids, or a smaller decision like whether to invest in a weight loss program or a gym or a coach - It's easier than ever to research yourself to death, and be confused and derailed by what everyone on social media is doing.
It's hard to know what YOU should be doing!
As...2024-07-0213 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to find peace in the chaosOne of the most common things I help my clients with is finding true peace in their lives. At our core, that's what we really want, isn't it?!!
What good is losing weight or being more productive if you aren't at peace?
Today, I am sharing my 4 step framework to finding peace in the chaos. Grab a notebook and pen for this one!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
P.S. Need some personalized help when it comes to finding peace in your life? Book a free call with me HERE
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to break the power of sugarWho has a love/hate relationship with sugar?
Of the hundreds of women I have worked with over the years, I would say at least 90% of them would raise their hands and say yes. And that used to be me!
For many years, I had an ongoing fight with sugar - I’d restrict it and then binge and it felt like I had no control. I can happily say that I have found complete peace with sugar, and it feels amazing.
And today I am going to share the 3 keys to making th...2024-06-1815 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWinning the mental battle when it comes to weight lossWhen you think about weight loss, there are three major pieces of the puzzle - food, exercise, and mindset.
So which one is the most important? I would argue that it’s your mindset.
You can have a meal delivery service and a personal trainer who comes to your home gym and still struggle to lose weight. Why?
Because you have endless opportunities to sabotage yourself with food. But never fear! I have a really tactical episode for you today where we will look at a simple mental shift that is a HUGE he...2024-06-1114 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe real reason you aren’t losing weightI have sat around so many tables with women, and had hundreds of conversations with moms about weight loss.
And I know that many of you want to lose weight or get in better shape. But you haven’t.
Maybe you started, and got stuck. Or took two steps forward and one step back. And why is that?
Most women would say it’s lack of time, money, or motivation. I’m here today to tell you it’s none of those things.
Stick around, and I’ll tell you the real reaso...2024-06-0411 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe #1 way I fight anxious thoughtsMost of the women I work with are fighting some form of anxiety or anxious thoughts.
Whether it’s full blown panic attacks, generalized anxiety, or constant worries and fears that can take hold and start to grow - anxiety is something most of us are more familiar with than we would like to be.
I was a super anxious person before I really even knew the term anxiety. And I remember exactly how I got out of that prison, and continue to stay out of it. That is what I am sharing today!
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to destress in 2 minutes flat!Where are my stressed out mamas? 🙋🏼♀️ Raise your hand!
This one is for YOU! I know you don't have ANY extra time in your day, so I am sharing 3 simple ways that I destress, in 2 minutes or less. Who doesn't want to do that?!
Here's to getting through Maycember, and kicking off summer right!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next Steps:
Ready to lose the weight? Apply for The Next 5 Pounds coaching program HERE
2024-05-2113 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHit a weight loss plateau? How to stay motivated!When you’ve been losing weight for a few weeks or months, a plateau can be really hard to take. If you feel like no matter what you do, the scale won’t move - that’s ALL KINDS of frustrating.
Maybe you've even gained a pound or two, and the panic has set in. It can be tempting to give up when this happens. Why put in all this work with nothing to show for it?
This week, I am going to help you look at your weight loss journey with a new perspective so you...2024-05-1410 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to stay consistent with exerciseThe most common problem I hear from clients when it comes to exercise is CONSISTENCY.
When you are trying to start a new habit, your brain is going to throw all the reasons at you why this new change is not important.
In this episode, I break down a 3 super tactical things you can do that will make it easier and more fun to get your workouts in, AND stay consistent with your plan.
Get excited!!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next Steps: I am currently accepting new clients into...2024-05-0714 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress4 ways you might be sabotaging your weight lossSo many women come to me for coaching because they have started a weight loss journey, but it has stalled along the way - or started going backwards.
Sometimes it’s lack of accountability, or an unrealistic nutrition and exercise plan.
But sometimes, it’s the dreaded and feared SELF-SABOTAGE. Today I am going to talk about some of the biggest reasons why this happens!
It’s one of the most frustrating places to be in your weight loss journey, so let’s get some awareness of the traps, so you don’t fall in!2024-04-3013 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to lose weight and LOVE what you eat (yes, this is a real thing!)When you think of weight loss and food, what comes to mind?
For most of us, it’s things like salad, veggies, and maybe some really bland looking chicken. Not the most enjoyable experience.
Many times it’s the opposite. More like dreading your food and being deprived. But that isn’t the way it has to be!
Today, I am going to show you how God’s design of our bodies and food actually leads us to some really helpful lessons on how to lose weight and really LOVE what you are eating w...2024-04-2318 min
CaptivatedUntangle Your Emotions with Jennie AllenThe wonderful Jennie Allen joins Stasi for a conversation fueled by honesty and whimsy. Jennie shares her personal journey of falling in love with Jesus, her emotional awakening, and her fabulous new book, Untangle Your Emotions. She shares how emotional vulnerability and authenticity foster a closer relationship with God and community. Friends, there is great power in not walking alone in our pain, and because we are the focus of God’s affection, we can come to him honestly, where we will receive his compassion and mercy. He is always with us. His invitation is to come close, pay at...2024-04-1739 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressMorning workout or more sleep? The 3 questions to ask yourselfTo workout or to hit snooze? That is the question!
And today, I have the answer. Which is actually to ask yourself better questions!
There are multiple factors that go into deciding whether morning workouts are the best bet for you. So keep listening, and I’ll help you figure it out!
Let's get it!
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am now taking applications for free health coaching sessions this month. I will be selecting 3 women to receive a free session, so get your application in now!
Apply he...2024-04-1613 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDigital Detox: 4 Steps to Break Your Phone AddictionIf you have ever wanted to throw your phone into the ocean and be done with it forever, today is your day!! I am giving you the keys to phone freedom, so you never have to feel that way again.
The 4 step digital detox I am sharing today is life changing, and I have a super valuable resource that I am GIVING AWAY, so buckle up and get ready. This is a good one!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
Next Steps: Download your free Digital Detox guide HERE
2024-04-0917 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDigital Detox: The Red Flags You Shouldn’t IgnoreWhen is the last time you took a purposeful look at how your phone use is affecting your life?
Most of us get swept up in the business of day to day, and our phones and social media are just part of how life works now. So we don’t question them as often as we probably should.
In this episode, I am giving you the red flags to look out for in your digital life that can be a signal that it’s time for a detox.
Let’s get to it!
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressBrain Alert: 4 Dark Tricks Social Media Plays on YouWe all know social media has been under some scrutiny over the past few years for being addictive and stealing our time away. But there is more to it than just some wasted time.
Over the past few years, I have gone from using social media multiple times a day to almost never, and today I am sharing some of the reasons why. Let’s dive in!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am giving away 3 free health coaching sessions this month!
Apply here: www.jennielaurie.com/healthcoaching
2024-03-2615 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to break a bad habit the easy wayHave you ever eaten something purely out of habit? Maybe you always end a meal with something sweet. Or you have a little bowl of cereal or popcorn after dinner when you’re watching TV.
There are so many ways that food can be intertwined in our daily habits, and it often has nothing to do with hunger. I am about to teach you how to break bad habits the easy way.
Get out your pen and paper to take some notes! Let's go!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am...2024-03-1914 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to overcome emotional eatingWhen you are super stressed, have a deadline on the horizon, or you are feeling overwhelmed in your day, what do you do to feel better?
If you answered “go find some carbs” you are in the right place today! Because we are talking all things emotional eating.
I have done it. I have conquered it. And I have helped other women overcome it too! So get ready to take notes because this episode has the power to change your life.
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am now taking appl...2024-03-1220 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress4 steps to stop the yo-yo dieting cycleWhen it comes to your eating habits, have you ever said to yourself “I’ll start fresh on Monday”?
Or maybe you’ve fallen into the rut of seeing foods as good or bad. Seeing nutrition as all or nothing. This happens to women ALL THE TIME. And it is a frustrating way to interact with food.
You get stuck in this cycle of on again, off again, over and over. And it feels impossible to escape without just giving up on trying to be healthy altogether.
Today, we are going to tackle this min...2024-03-0518 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to stop letting food boss you aroundHave you ever felt like food was controlling your thoughts in some way? I have so much compassion for this issue, not only because I have struggled with it in the past, but because it’s something you have to contend with at least 3 times a day, every single day of your life.
Food is not something we can just give up.
Having a relationship with food is part of being a human being. Today, I am going to uncover the 3 main ways that food tends to get bossy and controlling, and of course, what Go...2024-02-2716 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhat your faith might be missingYou can be reading your bible, praying, listening to sermons, journaling….doing ALL the things that you think should add up to being a person of strong faith....
But you would be missing something.
And that something, is meeting on a regular basis, in person, with other believers. Otherwise known as church.
Whether you are a regular church goer, hit and miss, or you never go, this episode is for you. We are going to dive into what God says about church, and how that is going to affect your faith. Get ready fo...2024-02-2016 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhat to do when prayer feels lifelessFor a long time, prayer was just another item on my to do list. It was boring, if I’m being honest. And I started to question why I was doing it at all.
I have a feeling that I am not the only one who has had this experience with prayer. Maybe you are there right now.
I am bringing some really good news today! Prayer can be vibrant and life giving and life changing. And that can start right now.
So buckle up and let’s talk about it!
XO,2024-02-1313 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhat to do when the Bible feels boringHow many times have you tried to pick up your bible to read it, and after a few minutes, you started falling asleep? Or maybe you kept getting distracted and forgot what you just read.
I’m not gonna sugar coat it - the Bible can feel boring at times.
I'm not saying it IS boring. I'm saying it FEELS boring.
Really big distinction there!
In this episode, I am going to share the shifts I made in how I look at the bible, how I read the bible, and how yo...2024-02-0613 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 reasons why God feels far awayHave you ever felt like God is nowhere to be found in your life? Maybe you hear other people talking about having a close relationship with God, but have never experienced that yourself.
I have been there. It can feel lonely and frustrating. Today I am going walk through 3 reasons why you might be feeling this way, and what you can do to get yourself on a path to seeing more evidence of God in your life.
Get excited!!
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
One day left to apply for a...2024-01-3012 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to stay motivated when the scale won’t budgeTell me if this sounds familiar…
You’ve been eating a balanced diet. You’ve been walking or working out a few days a week, maybe even lifting some weights. You had salad for lunch and skipped free cookies at work.
You step on the scale, and NOTHING. Zero change.
The frustration is real, and you want to give up. Why are you even doing this? Why are you putting yourself through these disciplines if you don’t have anything to show for it?
That’s what we are talking about today. I’m...2024-01-2310 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 healthy foods you never have to eat againIf you hop on Instagram for more than 2 minutes, you will probably see a post telling you what magic new food you need to eat to prevent cancer or help you lose weight or 14 other things it can help with. The pressure to keep up is real!
Today, I am going to release some of that pressure for you. Get ready to breathe a sigh of relief and feel a little more peaceful about your food choices today!
Let’s get it!
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am now taking applications for my...2024-01-1611 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to restart exercise after a long breakIf you’re anything like me, you have gone through seasons where you exercised regularly, and seasons where you have taken an extended break for one reason or another.
Between injuries, illnesses, and the holidays, you might have lost your rhythm over the past few months and fallen off your routine. When you lose that momentum, it can be hard to restart, and do it well.
Today, I’m giving you a few mindset shifts and modifications to help you get back in the saddle and start seeing the benefits of regular exercise again.
Yo...2024-01-0911 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to get yourself out of a post-holiday funkHappy New Year, my friend!
You’ve had all the family get togethers, the gifts have all been unwrapped, the friends and family have all gone home. For most of us, the holiday celebrations are over.
Anytime you have a big event with lots of people and energy and fun, there is a natural letdown afterwards. Or maybe you had great expectations for the season, and it was a disappointment this year.
However things went down at your house, you can find yourself feeling a little blah after the holidays. In this episode, I...2024-01-0211 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDitch your New Year’s resolutions (and do this instead!)This is the time of year when everyone decides to jump on the goal setting bandwagon. 2023 is about to be in the rear view mirror, and you might have decided it’s time to make some changes.
In this episode I’m going to show you why most New Year’s resolutions fail, and teach you a simple way to kick off 2024 with a plan that will actually make you healthier and happier.
Let’s get it!
Jennie-Laurie
P.S. ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO APPLY for a free health coaching...2023-12-2609 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to avoid fighting with your spouse when holiday tensions are highDecember can be a tough month for your marriage. The kids’ activities are off the chart, the in-laws are staying with you, you have a thousand gifts to buy and wrap - it's a lot.
When it comes to communication with your spouse, it's easy to fall into bad habits and find yourself arguing more often.
This week I want to show you a simple way to prevent or diffuse arguments, so you can be the partner you really want to be!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps: I am now ta...2023-12-1913 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to fight sugar addiction the smart wayWhen I talk to women about their nutrition habits, one of the biggest issues that comes up is sugar. And this time of year, sugar is EVERYWHERE.
You might have tried to “quit sugar” before in ways that didn’t work for you. If you tell yourself you can never have something again, it’s going to be the first thing you think about when you wake up.
Today, I am teaching you the smart way to kick sugar to the curb and take your control back! Get excited!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Ne...2023-12-1215 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress9 easy ways to keep Jesus in ChristmasIt’s super easy to get swept up in the world’s version of Christmas. It’s everywhere you look!
You have to swim upstream a little bit to keep the real reason for the season a central part of your holiday traditions.
Today I am sharing some simple and fun ways to keep Jesus in your Christmas plans this year!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
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2023-12-0512 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to stop December overwhelmNo one wants to feel overwhelmed at Christmastime, but somehow, most of us end up there.
The truth is, the chaos of the season happening around you might not be unavoidable, but the feeling of overwhelm and living your day-to-day life at a ridiculous level of stress is 100% avoidable.
Today, I’m going to show you how!
Let’s get unstuck,
Jennie-Laurie
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I am opening my schedule for 3 FREE Time Management Calls this month! Hop on the phone with...2023-11-2814 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to have a drama free holiday seasonWe all know that the holidays bring out some of the best and the worst of humanity. It's a time of year that intensifies everything.
And sometimes it’s hard to avoid the drama.
Family, kids, finances - whatever kind of drama you might have had in the past, I’m giving you the tools in this episode to help things run more smoothly this year.
We can all use that, am I right? Can I get an amen?
See you inside,
Jennie-Laurie
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress5 steps to a healthy work/life balance (SAHMs included!)Hey friend! If you’re having a tough time balancing all the things right now, join the club.
When the world talks about work/life balance for moms, it’s usually all about how many hours you’re working, making time for yourself, and avoiding the dreaded mom guilt - all important things.
But today, I want to talk about how to partner with God to find a holy alignment for your family. Whether you work outside the home or not, I am sharing a 5-step framework for making decisions and living your life in a way...2023-11-1415 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 strategies to stay positive when you or your family is sickSickness is one of the most frustrating and discouraging things we have to face. It disrupts our lives, causes pain, costs money, and never comes at a good time.
But there are a few things you can do to make sure sickness doesn’t take you all the way down. I have lots of personal experience that has given me insights in this area that I’m excited to share with you today.
So come with me to find some sunshine in the storm.
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 hidden ways your home is stressing you outIs your patience running a little thin, but you’re not sure why?
Your home is supposed to be your haven to relax and let your guard down. But sometimes it feels like the opposite!
If you want to get your home feeling peaceful before the whirlwind of the holidays takes over, I’ve got you!
In this episode I walk through 3 hidden ways your home is stressing you out, and of course, how to fix it!
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 keys to weight loss (that Instagram isn’t telling you!)The weight loss industry is a multi-billion dollar machine that is feeding you information and marketing to you EVERYWHERE you turn. The overload is real, and the messages aren’t always healthy.
Today I am unpacking 3 Biblical keys to weight loss that you aren’t going to see in your Instagram feed. God always has answers to our problems, we just have to stop and look for them!
Get ready to find clarity and feel a lot more peaceful about how you approach weight loss!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhat to do when you hate the skin you’re inHave you ever looked in the mirror and felt actual hate towards your own body? Maybe you’ve used words like “gross”, “disgusting”, or “fat” to describe yourself.
I’m bringing some truth today to shed light on what God says about your outward appearance, and how you can get in alignment with Him and start treating your body with the kindness you deserve.
XO,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
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Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe most powerful mindset shiftHey friend! If you’re having a tough week and feel like God is far away, this one’s for you.
I’m going to walk you through a perspective shift that will help you get out of that funk, reconnect with God, and start to feel more excited about life.
This episode packs a powerful punch. Let’s go!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
P.S. The Wisdom and Weight Loss GROUP coaching program is OPEN! I have taken my 1:1 coaching framework and turned it into a 6-week group coaching experien...2023-10-1012 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressBurn more calories WITHOUT exercise (oh yes, you can!)When you think about healthy weight loss, you instantly think of diet and exercise. And those ARE two of the biggest factors in the calories in, calories burned equation.
But there is a lot more nuance to finding a healthy lifestyle that supports weight loss or healthy weight maintenance, and it doesn’t have to involve the gym or even doing “workouts” as you might think of them.
So if you’re someone who doesn’t love exercise, can’t find time to fit it in, or can’t do traditional exercise due to an injury or chro...2023-10-0312 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress3 reasons you aren’t losing weightIf you could wave a magic wand and change something about yourself instantly, what would it be?
For over half the women I talk to, they would lose weight.
If you’ve tried to lose weight over and over and nothing seems to work…
If you’ve lost weight only to gain it back….
If extra pounds are making you uncomfortable in your own skin…
I have a word for you.
In this episode, I am bringing some tough love wrapped in compassion. And for some of you, I bel...2023-09-2615 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressThe easy way to tackle clutterDecluttering can be so freeing and therapeutic, and bring a higher level of peace in your home and your life.
But it can also be overwhelming to think about, and difficult to start doing.
In this episode, I break down a simple 3-step process to help you manage your home well, and tackle clutter the easy way! Woot woot!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
Clutter isn’t just physical. It’s mental, too. If your life feels overwhelming right now, I am offering 5 free clarity calls this mont...2023-09-1918 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressWhy I changed the way I look at clutterDo you feel like clutter is an inevitable part of life? Just something that will always be there, so why bother trying to tackle it?
Or maybe you think you’re already pretty good at decluttering. I thought I was too, until I found another level.
In this episode, I unpack the mindset shifts I made that led to a much higher level of peace in my home and in my life.
Let’s go!
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
Clutter isn’t just physical. It’s mental a...2023-09-1213 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to overcome anxiety using your imaginationHey friend! Have you ever struggled with…
Panic attacks
Generalized anxiety
Worries that spiral out of control
If so, this episode is for you. I’m going to walk you through a mental exercise that you can use over and over again to help you cast your cares on God, and get control over your thoughts. Let’s do this!
Your coach,
Jennie-Laurie
Next steps:
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2023-09-0511 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressPermission slip for the perfectionistWhere are my Enneagram 1 ladies?? If you identify as a perfectionist, achiever, over-thinker, or rule follower, this one is for you.
In today's episode, we are tackling perfectionism and all the baggage that can come with it. You should always do your best, but not to the level that it starts to hold you back, slow you down, or even create idols in your life.
In this episode I share…
The pitfalls of perfectionism
What the Bible says about how to avoid those pitfalls
How you can start living with more joy and freedom to...2023-08-2915 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stress4 steps to a healthy relationship with social mediaFacebook, Instagram, TikTok…Oh my!!! If social media is a part of your life, but you have a love/hate relationship with it - listen up!!
In this episode I share…
Some of the obvious and more subtle ways social media can impact your mental health
What God says about comparison, fear, and your thought life
Steps you can take to protect yourself and still enjoy the positive aspects of your favorite social apps
These apps are designed to be addictive, but you do NOT have to let them boss you around! You can take your...2023-08-2212 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to get your marriage out of a rutHey there! Are you feeling a little “ho hum” about your marriage these days? Maybe you’re feeling more like roommates, and the passion seems to have disappeared. Don’t despair!
In this episode I share…
Why your marriage can so easily fall into a rut (and why it’s not your fault!)
What God says about keeping the spark alive
3 simple ways to start moving in the right direction
You didn’t marry the wrong person, you just need a reboot. I’ve got you!
Your coach, J-L
2023-08-1509 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressHow to get back on trackHey friend! Ever told yourself “On Monday, I’ll get back on track”? If so, this one’s for you!
In this episode I share…
Why getting back on track with food feels so exhausting
What you can do to stop the cycle
How to have a biblically based “why” behind your nutrition plan
Simple boundaries that will bring you freedom
It doesn’t have to be a yo-yo that never ends. Let’s fix this thing!
XO, Jennie-Laurie
Do you need help finding a healthy, sustainable nutrition plan? I’m excited this F...2023-08-0811 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressDo THIS before starting any healthy habitAre you thinking about starting a healthy habit? Listen to this first!
I am a HUGE fan of healthy habits, and a big part of my job is to help women build them into their daily lives. But there is ONE practice that I truly believe is a key to unlocking pretty much every other healthy habit. I’m gonna be unpacking this one more in the coming weeks, but we will start laying a foundation today!
In this episode, I am sharing…
How to prepare your environment to support healthy habits
The difference betw...2023-08-0107 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressTrailerHey Friends! Do you ever feel stuck in life? Like somehow everyone else is moving forward, but you can’t get your ducks in a row?
Maybe you are on a quest to be healthy, but keep running into roadblocks. Or you wish you could get past your crippling anxiety, but don’t know where to start. Or your stress level is out of control and draining the life out of you.
Do you struggle to see how the bible can really help? Or wish you could learn how to hear from God in a way...2023-07-2503 min
Getting Unstuck | Helping busy moms lose weight, fight anxiety and reduce stressGod’s prescription for a healthy lifeHey there!
In today's episode, I answer the question "What does it mean to be healthy?" Sounds like an easy question, but turns out, a lot of us don't have an answer that really satisfies!! If you've struggled with any aspect of your health, this is for you.
In this episode I share…
How I became stuck with a very narrow view of health
Where I have seen many other women struggle
What God says about living a healthy life
How you can get started today
I hope this blesses your lif...2023-07-2511 min