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The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E9. Everyone Wants a Village, But Not Everyone Wants to Be a Villager: When ‘Protecting Your Peace’ Becomes the Problem.In this final episode before I step away for maternity leave, I want to leave you with something that’s been sitting on my heart, the truth about community, connection, and the modern obsession with “protecting your peace.”We live in a world that celebrates independence, self-care, and boundaries, all important things. But somewhere along the way, the “self, self, self” narrative began to isolate us. We say we want a village, but many of us struggle to actually be villagers. People struggle to show up, serve, and stay connected when it’s uncomfortable or inconveni...
2025-11-1246 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E8. Confession: I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life (motherhood, home, & business)In this honest and heartfelt episode, I’m opening up about something we’ve all felt but rarely admit out loud: “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life.”Whether it’s motherhood, home life, relationships or business, there are seasons where the path feels blurry and the balance impossible. But what if not knowing is actually the beginning of deeper alignment?Join me as we explore how to navigate uncertainty, reconnect with your intuition, and find peace in the in-between. Because even when life feels messy and uncl...
2025-10-0858 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E7. How I’ve Been Standing in My Own Way and Blocking My DesiresIn this episode, I’m opening up about the very real ways I’ve been sabotaging the things I’ve always said I wanted. From love to peace to alignment, I’ve noticed how often I find fault, question, or push away the very opportunities I’ve been calling in.I also talk about the trap of getting caught up in “the shoulds”, who I think I should be, what my life should look like, how I should be further ahead. Add in the weight of comparison, and it’s no surprise I’ve been ruining my ow...
2025-09-2449 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E6. Attachment Styles in Love : How Anxious, Avoidant, and Secure Attachment Show Up in Relationships🔝 Private 1:1 Coaching NOW OPEN - BOOK A FREE CALL🆓 Download the free Weekly Couple's Check-in Guide - Conscious Love HERE❤️🔥 Watch my free masterclass — How To Get Your Man To Lead HEREIn this episode, we’ll unpack the three main styles, anxious, avoidant, and secure and explore how each one shows up in modern relationships. You’ll learn where these patterns come from, how they shape the way we connect, and most importantly, how you can move toward a healthier, more secure way of loving.Whether you see yourself as anxious, avoidant, or...
2025-09-1050 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E5. What to Do When You and Your Partner aren't Growing at the Same Pace🔝 Private 1:1 Coaching NOW OPEN - BOOK A FREE CALL🆓 Download the free Weekly Couple's Check-in Guide - Conscious Love HEREIn this episode, we dive into one of the most relatable and sometimes challenging aspects of relationships...what happens when you and the people you love are growing at different paces. From friendships where one friend is having kids while another is traveling the world, to romantic partnerships where timelines don’t always match up, we explore how to stay connected without needing to be on the same timeline....
2025-09-031h 11The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E4. Couple Power Struggles: The Feminine Shift That Inspires Him to Lead🔝 Private 1:1 Coaching NOW OPEN - BOOK A FREE CALL🆓 Watch my free masterclass - How To Get Your Man To Lead HEREIn this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood and most transformative dynamics in love: masculine and feminine energy.We’ll go beyond the stereotypes and explore what these energies actually mean, how they show up in everyday life, and why understanding them is a game-changer for intimacy, attraction, and repair in modern relationships.I’ll also share practical tips for...
2025-08-2743 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E3. Clarity Over Chaos: The #1 shift that transformed the way I communicate in my relationship🔝 Private 1:1 Coaching NOW OPEN - BOOK A FREE CALL🆓 Watch my free masterclass - How To Get Your Man To Lead HEREEver felt like you’re saying all the right things in your relationship… but still not being heard?The truth is, it’s not always what you’re saying, it’s the clarity behind it.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact shift that changed everything for me: getting crystal clear on what words like chosen, safe, and roman...
2025-08-201h 03The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS3E1. The Raw Truths: Pregnancy, Plant Medicine & The 4 Relationship Values That Changed Me🔝 Join Goddess Awakening - Starting Tuesday August 19th 2025.🆓 Watch my free masterclass - How To Get Your Man To Lead HEREIn this powerful episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most transformative seasons of my life, from the raw realities of pregnancy, to navigating unexpected shifts, breakdowns, plant medicine and… The four relationship values that have become my anchors, the ones that have reshaped how I show up in love, in partnership, and in life. I chat:💫 The real, raw BTS of my preg...
2025-08-061h 20The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E8. The Pill, Hormones & Your Fertility: What No One Warned You About with Zoe Jane Hindle🔝Join Goddess Awakening - Starting April 1st 2025.In this episode, we are joined by Functional Wellness Practitioner and Speaker, Zoe Jane Hindle as we dive deep into the truth about birth control, how it impacts your hormones, and what that means for your fertility — both now and in the future.So many women are prescribed the pill without fully understanding the long-term effects it can have on their cycle, ovulation, and overall reproductive health. If you’ve ever wondered: • How does the pill actually work? • Can it affect my fertility...
2025-03-201h 22The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E7: Outgrowing Relationships: The Art of Letting Go & Trusting That Better is Coming🔝Join Goddess Awakening - Starting April 1st 2025.In this week’s episode, I take you behind the scenes of my real-life journey through the Death Portal—the space between endings and new beginnings. From navigating my time in Mexico to landing back home in Essex, I share the deep shifts, realisations, and lessons that have surfaced over the past few months.I talk about:🌑 How to know when you’re in a death portal – recognizing the signs of transition💔 Finding acceptance for relationships ending – letting go with grace🌀 How to co...
2025-03-1353 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E6. Finding Self Love After Breast Implant Removal: Trusting Your Intuition & Healing from Chronic Illness with Gemma Louise🔝Join Goddess Awakening - Save £500 on early bird offer, ends Sunday 23rd Feb - GA starts March 2025.In this powerful episode, we are joined by an incredible past client of mine Gemma Louise as we dive deep into the journey of conscious awakening, healing, and radical self-love. Gemma shares her transformational experience of removing breast implants after her intuition revealed they were contributing to chronic illness. This raw and vulnerable conversation explores the challenges and breakthroughs of trusting your body’s wisdom, reclaiming your body and finding true liberation.We discus...
2025-02-191h 26The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E5. The Spiritual Awakening of Realising You’re Gay, and Breaking Away from the Church with Calypso Barnum-Bobb🔝Join Goddess Awakening - Save £500 on early bird offer, ends Sunday 23rd Feb - GA starts March 2025.What happens when you start questioning everything you’ve been taught about love, identity, and faith? In this deeply personal episode, we sit down withCalypso Barnum Bob, The Authenticity Coach to explore the journey of self-discovery, coming out, and finding the courage to step away from the church to embrace an authentic life.In this episode we talk about:How growing up religious set the tone for relationshipsDiscovery and exploring your sexualityWhat it means to trust G...
2025-02-131h 30The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E4. [The Rebirth Series] Rock Bottom to Sacred Union: How Relationship Coaching Helped Us Heal, Rebuild and Thrive🔝Join Goddess Awakening - Save £500 on early bird offer, ends Sunday 23rd Feb - GA starts March 2025.
We continue with one of our most powerful episodes yet. After everything we’ve been through, Sam and I are opening up about what it truly took to find our way back to each other. From navigating the pain of the past to embracing the guidance of a relationship coach, this journey has been one of deep transformation, healing, and self-discovery.
In this fourth and final episode from The Rebirth Series, we go deep...
2025-02-071h 27The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E3. [The Rebirth Series] Reconnecting As Different People: Accountability, Authenticity, and Shadow WorkHealing changed us, but what happened when we have to reconnect with people as entirely new versions of ourselves?
👉 Download my FREE Self Love Somatic Ceremony to help you shift the old version of you HERE
In this episode, we explore the challenges and beauty of rebuilding relationships after transformation. We dive into accountability, the power of authenticity, and the necessity of shadow work in navigating connections with others—and ourselves.
Our story is a universal story!
This week we are talking...
2025-01-301h 42The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E2. [The Rebirth Series] From Betrayal to Breakthrough: Cheating, Lies, and HealingOne of the most honest conversations we’ve ever shared. Continuing with a raw and vulnerable episode featuring my incredible partner Sam.
This time, we’re diving deep into the breaking point of our relationship—a journey marked by infidelity on both sides, heartbreak, and ultimately, profound healing.
By opening up about the complexities of our journey, we hope to inspire healing and self-discovery in your own relationships. We know that this topic is a challenging one to listen to but we understand the importance of bringing this forward as so...
2025-01-221h 18The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS2E1. [The Rebirth Series] Unfulfilled and Numb: How Fear Tour Us Apart with Sam WilsonWe’re Back, Babyyyy – And With a Bang!
Season 2 of The Awakened Woman Podcast kicks off with a powerful 4-part series featuring my beautiful man, Sam! Together, we’re peeling back the curtain on our relationship journey – the truths, the lies, and the profound growth we’ve experienced since our breakup two years ago.
👉 Join my FREE Self Love Somatic Ceremony live on Monday 27th January at 7.30pm UK HERE
In this opening episode, we start from the beginning: who we were before.
What...
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Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsHandling The Holidays For The Lord’s Glory (And Your Good)Christians are extra busy this time of year! Christmas, New Years - a wonderful time for remembering the Lord and enjoying your family… but quite likely, also a time for extra tasks, worldly distractions, and perhaps even a “bah-humbug” or two.
As you approach Christmas and prepare for a brand new year, may you find encouragement (and perhaps some Spirit-led conviction) by the simple Bible verse of Colossians 3:17 -
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the F...
2024-12-1810 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E22. How Ayahuasca is the Portal of Conscious Awakening and How to Know if You're ReadyAre you ready to sit with Mother Aya? She is the portal that connects us back to the frequency of love and guides us deeper into ourselves to heal, grow and expand as a soul on this planet.This weeks episode I invited the incredible medicine woman Alexandra Tentiu on to the podcast to speak about the amazing work she is doing on this planet around awakening the collection consciousness through plant medicine. Alexandra and her husband Robbie run a incredible retreat centre in...
2024-12-121h 14The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E21. How to Embody your Higher Self & Become Who You’re Meant to BeThis is how you embody your higher self NOW, rather than constantly waiting for the external to change before you can step into the version of you, you are desiring to be! Join the brand new experience - Priestess Collective. The membership for women who are remembering, reclaiming and rising into authentic liberation! Now is your time to claim your power, purpose, and truth!In this episode I guide you through the pillars of feminine embodiment in order to become the version of you, you are dreaming of being...
2024-11-281h 01Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsAvoiding Stress During The HolidaysYou want to enjoy the holidays. But the holidays can bring up a lot of hard emotions.
And one of those emotions is STRESS. From planning extra events to dealing with family conflict during holiday gatherings, there is plenty about the holiday season that can be difficult.
Thankfully, there are practical things to do that will help reduce stress - so you can enjoy your holiday season more fully. Whether it’s you struggling with stress or you’re trying to minister to someone who is stressed out, these tips will help.
2024-11-2511 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E20. Why Changing Your Partner Isn’t the Solution to Changing Your BeliefsSharing what happens when you hit the deeper layers of shadow work and what I am personally doing to navigate the deep inherent belief that I need to give sex to receive love.This week I take you on a very intimate and vulnerable journey on what I am moving through on my own healing journey, and how we are never going backwards just going deeper!Join the free Masterclass SHE RISES on Monday 25th November at 8pm UK. End 2024 on a high as I guide you to discover...
2024-11-141h 08The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E19. The Key Feminine Principle to building a successful business & abundant lifeWomen are changing the paradigm of what it means to be successful in life & business. This week we welcomed an incredible women Amy, the embodied business mentor who is changing the way women are doing business.I wanted to have Amy on as I have been so inspired by Amy's authentic presence online and felt we shared very similar values with how we viewed the conscious path and somatic embodiment healing. We dove into some juicy topics including: How heartbreak became the alchemy...
2024-11-071h 20The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E18. Identifying the ego trap of feeling ‘More Spiritual’ than others; and how to stay grounded in loveWhen Spirituality becomes more about the spiritual ego than the path of love & compassion!This week I deep dive into the illusions we all experience when we embark on our spiritual awakening, as we all wander the scales of being led by our ego and learning how to check ourselves and stay grounded on this path!We talk about: What is the spiritual ego What is the purpose of this ego on our path How to identify where it is leading in our life Staying grounded in the...
2024-10-3150 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsRecognizing (And Stopping) Passive Aggressive CommunicationNo one likes passive aggressive communication. And it usually falls in the category of “I know it when I see it” … but we can’t always define it. We don’t always understand it.
Which makes it much harder to stop it.
So today on the podcast, join me for a counselor’s tips on building healthier communication patterns in your ministry and at home. We’ll look at some common examples of passive aggressive communication along with a few practical tips for how to handle it.
Every pastor and m...
2024-10-2715 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E17. How to start finding your identity again in motherhood & choosing a path of self acceptanceIn this week's episode we welcome the incredible Hayley Thomson, who speaks so vulnerably and openly about her motherhood journey; from postnatal depression to abundant health & becoming a CEO of a pilates platform for mums. **Trigger Warning**We do want to apply a warning on this episode that topics such as suicide, self harm and depression are referenced in this episode. In this episode we discuss: The inevitable identity death mothers experience The impact the early years of motherhood can have on your confidence, mental health...
2024-10-241h 06The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E16. How to Rewire Your Money Mindset & Heal Your Relationship with AbundanceThis week we welcome Tara Fischer, an energetics and spiritual mentor who specialises in rewiring your money mindset, so you can receive more abundance in your life and gain more financial wealth.In this episode we cover:💸 Wealth from an energetic perspective 💸 The hidden beliefs we aren’t seeing when it comes to money💸 How your childhood has an influence on your money relationship 💸 A personal experience I have with my own money beliefs 💸 Tangible steps you can start doing right now to heal your relationship wi...
2024-10-171h 08The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E15. How to start owning your confidence, expanding your nervous system & turning comparison into inspiration.In this episode Jessica shares the behind the scenes of her recent speaking event, where she shared the key principles on how to start owning our confidence in business, love & life; as well as how you can find deeper layers of self love.***Trigger Warning*** In this episode Jessica references a violation experience that she had as a child and how her current sex, love & relationship coaching journey has begun to heal this trauma. In this episode Jessica covers:❤️ Imposter syndrome and how to manage it ❤️ T...
2024-10-101h 06The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E14. How to awaken the empowered part of you & create a connection with your inner childAs personally instructed by my private client, this weeks episode is dedicated to the work I have been doing inside of my private containers on how to call upon the empowered self.I chat about:- The different versions of us that live within the psyche- Where in your life may you need more empowerment - How is our inner child currently leading in your life- Why I do this work with my clients inside the group programme, but especially with private clients
2024-10-0341 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors4 Clinical And Biblical Tips For Fighting Sadness, Depression, And HopelessnessWe live in a world saturated by sadness. There are epidemics of loneliness and anxiety. Depression is a growing problem.
Yet, there is hope. Opening the pages of Scripture, we find action steps and ways to support people who are struggling. And in the counseling room, these same tips are very helpful!
So today on the podcast, let’s take a look at 4 tips that will help you come alongside people who are struggling with sadness, discouragement, and depression. In fact, these are 4 tips that you can use yourself during hard and p...
2024-09-2916 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E13. Channelling spirit realms, sacred union & how I am walking the path of the High Priestess!WOW this episode is jammed packed! After my channelling session with the beautiful Queen Cendrine who is a spiritual and channelling mentor - I share my experience and what came through and what I have taken from this incredible and emotional experience.I talk about:- The internal conscious shifts that I am experiencing right now- How quick my transformation has happened - How I can honour the divine consciousness that is wanting to come through me- The different...
2024-09-2645 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E12. How you can manifest your deepest desires using your Orgasms & Sex Magic!In this episode I am spilling the T on the power of your Eros, and how you can manifest your deepest desires using the cosmic energies AND your pleasure!I chat:- What is sex magic and how is it backed my science - The missing pieces manifestations coaches aren't telling you- The step by step process to sex magic - BTS on my own sex magic rituals and experiences - What I have manifested using this exact method- How...
2024-09-1947 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors9 Tips For Keeping A Positive Attitude When People Are ComplainingIt’s not your job or calling in life to make people happy. And despite your best efforts, it would be impossible to do.
All of us in ministry can take heart from the Apostle Paul’s reminder in Galatians 1:10. “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
The reality of life (and definitely of ministry work) is that people complain. It may not be...
2024-09-1518 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesEP12. How to navigate when a friend gets triggered by you & how to keep shining your light regardless!In this week’s episode I invite my beautiful friend Ju on to the podcast to chat about our personal experiences with one another when it comes to navigating triggers in our friendship.
Ju and I became friends nearly 2 years ago when we both joined a business mastermind together, and although being in the same field of coaching, we have leant into inspiration over comparison.
Ju shares her experience of how she navigated getting triggered by me. She shares behind the scenes on what was coming up for her an...
2024-09-121h 07The Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E11. Exploring self acceptance using Human Design with Zoe Cornwall.We have officially welcome our first EVER podcast Guest, Zoe Cornwell who is an incredible intuitive business mentor, blending modalities such as Human Design and Reiki with business strategy.Zoe and I met last year when she became a beautiful member of The Sacred Sisterhood community, and sharing a passion for self development, spirituality and business; it was only right that in alignment with my mission of The Awakened Woman Podcast I wanted to showcase the different ways in which you can embark or deepen your spiritual journey. Zoe s...
2024-09-051h 38Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsWhat Is Empathy? … And How To Show It, Even When You Disagree With SomeoneIt might be a buzzword, a counseling cliche, or something that feels way too touchy-feely. But if you’re in Christian ministry, you need to understand empathy.
What is it? Why does it matter for Christians? Is it something you should aim for in your ministry? What would that really look like?
These are good questions - and today, I’ll share some answers! Join me to talk through what empathy is, along with 5 practical tips for how to show empathy even in your hardest ministry conversations.
Learn mo...
2024-09-0116 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E10. How I Overcame Co-Dependency in My Relationship & How You Can Too!This weeks episode has been inspired by Jessica's recent experience at Medicine Festival, where she talks about her previous patterns with co-dependancy and how it surfaced again for her this weekend.In this episode Jessica talks about:🩷 What co-dependancy is🩷 The truths in Jessica's relationship and her own journey with healing co-dependancy 🩷 How co-dependancy manifested into every day behaviours 🩷 What is the impact co-dependancy has on yourself, your identity and your relationship 🩷 How you can begin to heal your co-dependancy and move into a sec...
2024-08-2247 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsCaring For People Through The Stages Of GriefGrief is hard. No one likes it. It’s never easy.
But it is unavoidable.
And one of the realities of grief is that it is a special place for Christians to step in and offer care. It is a time when people need someone to come alongside them. People often turn to their faith community most especially during times of grief.
So, how does a pastor or other ministry leader better understand what’s going on when someone is grieving? How can you come alongside them and be a g...
2024-08-1814 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E9. What it means to be an awakened feminine woman, and the 2 aspects that you need to embody!In this week’s episode we’re debunking the concepts of the feminine and what it actually means to embody your feminine energy and how it looks in your life to connect with your divine feminine. Plus a super exciting invitation for you that is one I know you’re going to love!!The feminine is the shadow, she is the destruction, she’s the alchemy, she’s the power that actually creates change. Change in us, change in our relationships, change in the world! One o...
2024-08-1546 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E8. How to get over your fear of being cringe, and how to reframe the 'cringy' paradox!In this episode Jessica unmasks the truth you need to hear about being Cringe and how with some simple reframes you can begin to get your power back..This episode is for everyone who desires to do something differently but is letting the fear of being cringe stop them! Jessica covers:💘 Where does cringe originate from💘 How it is showing up in your life💘 The difference in false empowerment and true empowerment💘 The must known reframes for when you feel cringe💘 How to...
2024-08-0832 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsThe Nuts & Bolts Of Forgiveness: How To Apologize, Forgive, And Help Others Do It TooOne of the most common calls that Christ gives to his followers is that they should forgive one another. It’s all over the pages of Scripture!
And it is hard.
When we sin or mess up, it is hard to apologize. We wonder what to say, how to say it, and sometimes if we even need to bother. And then, when others sin against us, we struggle to forgive.
But no relationship can be healthy, intimate, or meaningful without being able to handle apologies and forgiveness.
2024-08-0417 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E7. What is a Spiritual Relapse and how to reframe your perspective on the mistakes you’ve made!In this episode Jessica shares a top secret of how a mistake last year turned into a number of huge life lessons, that have now shaped and supported the way she shows up! Plus her FREE 3 day Live training happening on 6th-8th August 2024 - Sign Up HereThis episode is for every woman who tells themselves that they’ve gone backwards, or beats themselves up when they make a mistake.There is no such thing as going backwards!Jessica covers:👁️🗨️ Her own spiritual...
2024-08-0144 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E6. How to embody your feminine energy when you've operated in your masculine for so long.In this episode Jessica takes you into the depths of what it means to be in your feminine energy and how to tangibly start softening into that.This episode is for every women who has spent a life working and living from their masculine energy; so which it has got them to a state of burnout and disconnection, and who are now ready to soften into the innate feminine.Jessica covers:🌹 What is masculine & feminine energy, where does it originate from.🌹 The qualities of the divine...
2024-07-2545 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsSome Favorite Books To Help Christian Couples (From A Marriage Therapist’s Bookshelf)As a Christian counseling agency, one of the most common questions that we get from our local pastors is “How can I help this couple in my church who is struggling?”
Today, let’s offer some resources!
There are plenty of ideas for conversations, questions to ask, and things to try with couples who are struggling. But one of the best ways to find a good book that can expand your own knowledge, and which you can easily offer to couples who are looking for help.
Sure, there are...
2024-07-1817 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E5. What is negative self talk and how to get rid of your inner critic?As requested by you, Jessica has recorded the most highly voted topic this week; which was How to get rid of or manage your inner critic.In this episode Jessica breaks down everything you need to know about your inner critic, focusing on:❤️🔥 The different types of negative self talk ❤️🔥 How it is showing up specifically if your life❤️🔥 What is triggering the inner critic ❤️🔥 Practices you can implement immediately that will help reduce your inner critic ❤️🔥 How to call upon your inner cheerleader ❤️🔥 and so much more! ...
2024-07-1840 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E3. Why self love is at the centre of everything we do and how you can start to build an unbreakable relationship with yourself!In this weeks episode Jessica dives into the fundamentals of Self Love, why it's so important and how it impacts everything else in our lives. This is what Jessica covers:❤️🔥 The reality of self love and the misconceptions we have around it❤️🔥 The 7 key aspects of self love ❤️🔥 How we can start cultivating more of it in your life❤️🔥 A fun a challenge for you to do this week❤️🔥 Why the relationship with yourself is the post crucial ❤️🔥 How prioritising yourself is not selfish
2024-07-041h 01Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsMinistry is HARD. 7 Tips To Avoid Burnout And Stay The Course When It Feels Impossible.Is there anything more frustrating than putting a lot of time and energy into helping someone… and they just don’t appreciate it? Or, they just aren’t getting better? You can’t see how the Lord is working or how your efforts are making a difference?
Not only is this a very frustrating experience - it can lead us into burnout.
When you’re burned out, it’s hard to care as much. It’s hard to put in the same effort and energy, certainly while maintaining joy in the process.
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2024-07-0117 minThe Awakened Woman with Jessica HayesS1E2. Reclaiming my sexuality - The deep feminine healing & p*ssy reclamation that happened in Costa RicaThe one you’ve all been waiting for! Jessica dives into the behind the scenes of what she experienced in the recent sexuality healing retreat in Costa Rica🔥Jessica goes deep into her story, showing her vulnerability even more and allowing you further into her healing journey❤️🩹We hope this is the healing words you need to remember how beautiful your body is and how much you deserve to not only feel pleasure but to use it as an alchemising tool for healing! This is what Jessica...
2024-06-3055 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors6 Daily Habits To Make You A Mentally and Emotionally Healthy LeaderMinistry is hard work. Leadership is hard work. Put them together?
Unless you are intentional about it, Christian leadership within a church or ministry will take a toll on you. It can quickly and sneakily start to impact your relationships, mental health, emotions, sleep, spiritual life, and so much more.
So today, let’s talk about some life habits that will help you be intentional to care for yourself, your ministry, and every area of life as you serve others. These daily habits are not magic wands to make everything better. But t...
2024-06-2021 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsPractical Action Steps For Helping Someone With Their Anxiety“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV)
It is not of question of IF your ministry will touch someone who is struggling with anxiety. It’s a question of when, how often, and what will you do to help.
Anxiety is a huge problem in our culture today. And when you are concerned that someone may be struggling with anxiety, you don’t need to wait for a diagnosis or shuffle them off to a professional.
As a pastor o...
2024-06-1319 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsCommon Symptoms Of Anxiety“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
As you build relationships with people in your ministry, you will certainly interact with people who are struggling with anxiety.
But will you recognize them?
Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in our modern culture. In fact, it’s so common that many people don’t even realize that it is a problem! They don’t realize that there is hope. It is possible to experience life without anxiety.
Before you can h...
2024-06-0616 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsDo’s And Don'ts For Helping People With Trauma And Emotional Baggage“In this world, you will have trouble,” Jesus tells his followers. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
One of the long-term “troubles” that many people in your ministry struggle with is the aftermath of trauma, hurt, and emotional baggage. In fact, you may struggle with this yourself.
In our broken world, trauma and emotional pain is very common. And it’s also hard to ministry to people who are struggling with this! You may not know many details, or even know that someone has a hard background, but it is safe and pract...
2024-05-3019 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors10 Coping Skills Every Pastor & Ministry Leader NeedsMinistry work can take its toll on us. And in the busyness of it all, sometimes we forget to put any time or energy into caring for ourselves.
But when we live this way, we start to feel it - in our emotional wellness, mental health, physical energy, and in our relationships.
Today, we’ll look at 10 key areas of life where we ALL need coping skills! We’ll look at some specific examples and lots of ideas, so that you can easily find something that will make sense in your life.
2024-05-2317 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors8 Unique Ways A Spiritual Leader Can Help Someone Fight An AddictionAddictions recovery can feel like an overwhelming issue that is best left to the “professionals.” But the Bible is clear that there is only one ultimate Healer… and his name is not Dr. Jesus. It’s Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior.
So if you are a pastor, a Bible study leader, a Christian friend, a youth mentor - or any other ministry leader - you have something unique and important to offer people who are struggling with addiction.
Join me today for a look at 8 unique ways that spiritual leaders must support thos...
2024-05-1616 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsResources For Helping Someone Fight AddictionMinistry work involves helping people through many difficult and painful life circumstances. And one of the hardest is helping people who are dealing with an addiction. There are a lot of ways that pastors and other Christian leaders can help people when they are fighting addiction, but one of the most basic ways is to offer practical, Christ-centered, appropriate resources.
But what are some of those resources?
Here at The iHope Center, that is one of the most common questions we hear from local pastors. So if you’ve ever found yours...
2024-05-0915 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsQuick Tips For How To Make Sure Other People Feel Heard And Valued By YouHearing people and helping people FEEL heard are two different things.
In today’s busy, loud, disconnected world, feeling heard is an incredibly meaning experience. Everyone wants to know that they are seen, valued, and appreciated.
Of course, we cannot make people feel anything. We cannot guarantee that people will always react to us in the way we hope or expect.
But we can approach our interactions with people with intentionality. We can practice the skill of listening.
So join me today for a counse...
2024-04-1815 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors3 Keys To Being A Good Listener (Even When You're Distracted)Many of us think we are better listeners than we really are.
But there is a reason the Bible tells us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19). Listening is powerful and important. And the reality of human relationships is that being a GOOD listener does take some intentional effort.
It’s more than just hearing the words someone is saying. It’s more than just finishing a conversation. And if we are in ministry, trying to care for others and show them the love of Jesus, it is espe...
2024-04-1115 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsHow To Use Philippians 4:8 To Replace Patterns Of Negative ThinkingOne of the most common things that Christian counselors help clients with is getting their thought life more in line with Philippians 4:8.
When someone is stuck in negative thinking, it is not honoring to God and not helpful to their relationships or emotional health. And guess what? Pastors and ministry leaders struggle with their thinking too!
In our last episode, we looking at the 5 R’s to turn your thoughts around and stop the negative thinking. Today, we’ll dive deeper into one of the hardest steps there: replacing the negative thought...
2024-03-2115 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsDealing With Negative, Unhelpful Thought Patterns By Using The 5 R’sEven strong Christians sometimes struggle with negative thinking. We can get stuck overthinking things, blaming ourselves for problems, grumbling, or judging others in our thoughts.
But there are strategies that will help!
As you pray over these struggles, confess your sin, and seek the Holy Spirit’s help, these 5 strategies will give you practical action steps to start changing your thought patterns.
Join me today for the 5 R’s that will give you practical steps to stop that negative thinking.
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2024-03-1414 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors4 Key Steps To Conflict Resolution In A Ministry ContextAt some point in life, everyone will struggle with conflict. The church is not immune! Even in the best ministry, there are different personalities, priorities, and preferences. Conflict will happen.
So what’s a pastor or leader to do?
Of course, the top urgency is to start with prayer. Pray for the other person, for the situation, for your own reaction. Be quick to listen and slow to speak. Seek to understand.
But if conflict is escalating, there are action steps that can help. Let’s look together...
2024-03-0716 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsBoundaries Only Matter If You Implement Them. 5 Tips To Make It Happen.Hopefully, you’ve thought through what you want (dare I say… need?) your boundaries to look like. This is critical for a healthy ministry, family, and life.
But then the question turns to: how do I do it?
How do I implement these boundaries? Stick with them when it’s tough? Adjust them if it’s appropriate?
Well, today I’ll share 5 tips from my experience as a licensed counselor, pastor’s wife, and ministry leader. Find some practical tips and encouragement for HOW to live out boundaries in you...
2024-02-2914 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsTips For Setting Boundaries (And Helping Others Do It Too)One of the biggest problems in ministry leadership is burnout. The demands of ministry are high and the stress, emotions, and responsibilities weigh on us.
And one of the best things that can help prevent burnout and keep you passionate about the ministry work you are doing is setting boundaries.
We all need healthy boundaries! Jesus had them, and we need them.
Join us today for some practical tips in how to think about boundaries in your life, family, and ministry work. Next week, we’ll dive deeper...
2024-02-2216 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsHelping Marriages Succeed - Tips To Help Them Help ThemselvesEvery Christian leader will have opportunities to help people in their marriages. But how do you approach marriage counseling? Can you help a marriage even if you’re meeting 1:1 with someone? (Yes! You can.)
Today you’ll get some specific tips from a Christian marriage counselor on how to get started on the right foot when you’re trying to help couples.
Whether you’re doing full-blown marriage counseling or you’re just talking with someone about their life, you can have a big impact on people’s marriages.
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2024-02-1512 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsPractical Action Steps You Can Take If You're Worried Someone Is Depressed Or SuicidalIt can be a scary thing to wonder if someone is depressed, hopeless, or suicidal. It's overwhelming.
But if you're in a church, a ministry, or relationships with your community... it's inevitable.
Depression and suicide are a HUGE concern in today's world. It's one of the leading causes of death among kids, teens, and middle-aged adults especially.
Today, we'll go through some practical action steps that you can take if you're concerned about someone. Don't wait for them to bring it up. Reach out. Try these tips, and d...
2024-02-0810 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsRecognizing Important Warning Signs: Is Someone Depressed Or Suicidal?Depression is a big problem in today’s world. And for a ministry leader or pastor, it can be scary to think about. It can feel very overwhelming.
But if you truly want to minister well to the people God has put around you… well, you need to be ready to recognize signs of concern and respond to them well.
So today, let’s tackle the first part of that. Let’s go through some common warning signs and red flags that might tell you depression, suicide, or hopelessness is a concern for...
2024-02-0110 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian Counselors3 Keys To Good Interpersonal CommunicationEvery Christian is called to show love to those around us. "Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus tells us. Love your enemies. People will know you are Christ's disciples by your love. It is all throughout the Bible!
And this is most especially true for pastors and other ministry leaders.
But without good interpersonal skills, it is unlikely that people will feel loved by you... despite your best intentions.
So join us today for a look at 3 keys to good interpersonal communication - and be working on this...
2024-01-3110 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsEquipping & Encouraging Ministry Leaders - An Introduction To "Counseling Tips"The emotional struggles, mental health needs, and relationship challenges of today’s world are big. Millions of people struggle with anxiety, depression, divorce, abuse, and stress. And when people are hurting, the Church is meant to help.
… But do you really feel equipped to do that?
Find out more in today’s episode about how this new podcast can help you in your ministry.
Welcome to the “Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders” podcast!
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2024-01-3009 minCounseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry Leaders - Practical Help From Christian CounselorsTrailer For The New Show: Counseling Tips For Pastors And Ministry LeadersDo you want to care for the people in your ministry more effectively? This podcast will equip you to do exactly that.
The reality of Christian ministry is that it can be exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely. This is certainly true for pastors, but it is also true for all Christians in ministry! And every Christian has a ministry of some kind. From youth leaders to Bible study leaders to loving your next-door neighbor, we are all in ministry to the people around us.
And those people are hurting.
The...
2024-01-2506 min
Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsUnless The Lord Builds The House… How To Build A Biblical Home According to Psalm 127Episode 127 // Summertime in the Psalms Series
If you want to enjoy Christian family life, Psalm 127 is where you need to start. This wonderful psalm gives us such encouragement for building a biblical home! In only 5 short verses, this psalm helps us clarify our perspective on family and home life and shows us how to best approach our family relationships.
This is a short psalm, but so powerful and helpful. Join me today as we dive into Psalm 127 and find godly wisdom for parenting and family relationships.
Ready? Let...
2023-07-1821 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsCrying Out To God Together As A Christian Family: Prayer Tips From Psalm 86Episode 126 // Summertime in the Psalms Series
Prayer is your connection with God. It is central to the life of a Christian - and also to the life of a Christian family!
But what should that time look like? How do you call out to God together? Does it really matter to make time for prayer as a family?
Let’s go there, friend. We’re continuing our Summertime in the Psalms series today with a deep dive into Psalm 86. Let’s seek out biblical tips for how your fami...
2023-07-1125 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships🥳 Birthday GIVEAWAY Announcement! Celebrate my milestone birthday with some fun!I love birthdays.
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2023-07-0706 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsWhat’s your priority as a Christian mom? A wake-up call from Psalm 49.Episode 125 // Summertime in the Psalms series
What are your priorities, mama?
Okay, I know you’re going to say that your priorities are faith, family, and a few other good things. That’s awesome.
But would your daily decisions show me that these are your priorities? If I looked at your weekly screen time, your bank account, or your family calendar, what might I think your Christian family values really are?
Today, we’re jumping back into our Summertime in the Psalms series with a big...
2023-07-0424 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsThe Ultimate Guide On How A Wise Woman Builds Her HomeEpisode 124 //
I have so enjoyed our deep dive into Proverbs 14:1. “A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.” Oh that we may be these wise women!
Today, we’ll wrap up our series digging into this verse. Let’s look together at the 3 main elements of wisely building our homes, and the specific actions and areas of focus that go into that.
This is your ultimate guide to being a wise woman who builds up her home! Grab a cup of tea...
2023-06-2745 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships5 Great Scriptures To Pray For Your FamilyEpisode 123.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Do you ever feel stuck on what to pray for your family? Sometimes we say the same things again and again, and it can start to feel a little dry. We know there must be more.
Well, open the Bible with me today and take a look at 5 powerful passages of Scripture that are wonderful prayers for your family!
Lifting God’s own Word before him as you pray for your husband, children, home, and family is a wonderful way to be confident and co...
2023-06-2316 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships10 Powerful Ways A Christian Mom Can Create A Pattern Of Prayer For Her Home And FamilyEpisode 123 // Are you praying regularly for your family? For your home?
Every Christian mom wants to be praying more for her family. We know how important prayer is! But in the middle of busy days, it is easy to forget. When life gets crazy, we get off track.
And let’s be honest, sometimes prayer just feels like checking a box off our Christian things-to-do list.
Join me today as we think through 10 easy times that you can be praying for your home and family. Create a powerfu...
2023-06-2033 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships6 Small Things You Can Do TODAY As A Christian Mom To Build Healthy Family RelationshipsEpisode 122.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the quickest places where moms get stuck in the problem-solving process is in the step of brainstorming ideas for what to do differently.
You might quickly identify what’s wrong and what you want to be different. But if you jump straight to trying a random idea, it’s unlikely to work super well. It’s much more helpful to walk through the process that we talked about in our last episode, so that your action plan is made for YOUR family and the unique situation...
2023-06-1617 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsHow To Solve Common Family Problems That Pop Up In Christian Family LifeEpisode 122 // Problems come up every day. Christian families are not immune to problems! You might not be able to predict what will come up, but you can be confident that something will.
So if you want to enjoy family life and hold onto a happy home with your people, you need to find a way to solve those common problems that come up.
Yes, even when life is busy. Yes, even when you might feel overwhelmed or discouraged.
Problem-solving skills are a key part of mom life, so th...
2023-06-1328 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsWant To Boost Family Intimacy In Your Christian Home? Put God First.Episode 121.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Mama, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
I know that you’ve heard that phrase before. It might feel cliche, impossible, or been-there-done-that. But the thing is, as we’re looking this week at how to give our best, focused, positive attention to our family… you can only do that if YOU are experiencing focused, positive attention too.
And that starts with Jesus.
The Lord delights to spend time with you, encourage you, fill you up, and lead you in the b...
2023-06-0914 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsHow To Crush The Top 5 Distractions That Are Stealing Your Attention Away From Your Christian FamilyEpisode 121 // How often are you giving your husband and your children undivided, positive attention?
The days are so busy and our minds can get so distracted, it is easy to miss key opportunities to show our people that we love them. To show them that we are listening and that we care. But this is one thing that MUST be present in your home if you are going to enjoy Christian family life and build up great relationships!
So today, we’ll take a look at 5 common things in our normal ever...
2023-06-0643 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships10 Ways To Tear Down Your Christian Family Life Using Only Your WordsEpisode 120.5 // Friday Faith Followup
You probably know that your words matter. They have a huge impact on your family. And hopefully, there are a lot of very positive, encouraging, uplifting words being spoke open in your home!
But today, let’s take a different angle.
The reality is, we all make mistakes. We all get overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated. But if we let bad habits of communication linger in our homes, there will be a big impact.
So join me today to look at the o...
2023-06-0213 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsThe Key To A Happy Christian Home: Speaking Encouraging Words For Your FamilyEpisode 120 // Want a happy home life? Well, one of the first things to take a look at is your WORDS. How are you using your words with your husband, your kids, even yourself inside your own head?
In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at why your words matter so much, how they impact the people you love the most, and 6 Scriptures that show us how to best use our words inside our homes.
Friend, nothing will tear down your home faster than harsh words, angry words, thoughtless words… and even...
2023-05-3040 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships25 Free Ideas For Family Fun Activities At Home, With Toddlers, Teens, Or Anyone In BetweenEpisode 119.5 // Friday Faith Followup
Ever feel stuck on what to do with your family? How to sneak in a little quality time, make everyone smile, and have some fun on a rainy day?
There are a million ideas for how to have fun together, but it’s still really easy to feel stuck. Every family tends to find their routine, figure out what works, and then just keep coming back to the same favorites again and again.
Well, sometimes, we need to branch out! Try new things. Incre...
2023-05-2625 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsHaving FUN With Your Christian Family! How To Get Quality Family Time Even When Life Is BusyEpisode 119 // Do you ever find it hard to get quality family time? To actually have FUN together in the middle of your busy lives?
Family life can mean a lot of things to us, but one of the important parts (which is so easily overlooked) is that we want to have fun together. You want to enjoy your people! Conversations, activities, and time together should be fun and meaningful.
But when life is busy or we start to feel discouraged, having fun together is usually one of the first things to sli...
2023-05-2343 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) What is Christian forgiveness? The Connection Between Humility, Wisdom, And Admitting When You’re WrongEpisode 118.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of the hardest things about faith is understanding (and then living out!) Christian forgiveness. It takes so much humility, courage, and godly strength to forgive others!
Apologizing to your husband and your kids is not easy work. It requires you to set aside your pride, admit when you’re wrong, and seek restoration.
None of us can apologize or forgive well if we are not growing in humility. And when our feelings are hurt or we are fuming about something that happened, it take...
2023-05-1913 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsHow To Apologize, Forgive, And Restore Healthy Family Relationships: The Ins And Outs Of Christian Forgiveness In Your HomeEpisode 118 // Do you find it easy to apologize to your kids? What about your husband? And let’s talk about forgiveness… ever have trouble forgiving someone who has hurt you?
Apologies and forgiveness are not easy. But they are a must in a Christian home! Family relationships require us to apologize, forgive, and make things right.
Christian forgiveness is a big topic. Today, we’re looking specifically at the Christian family - mom, dad, kids - and how you can step forward and strengthen your skill and willingness to apologize, forgive, and help...
2023-05-1636 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) Find Encouragement In 3 Biblical Examples Of Jesus Keeping A Positive Attitude In Really Difficult SituationsEpisode 117.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
We struggle with our thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and interactions. They aren’t always as positive and godly as we want.
So to get a little perspective, let’s flip open our Bibles and take a look at 3 examples from the life of Jesus. Examples of times when he faced really difficult, painful, emotional situations… and dealt with it in a positive and godly way.
Of course, we’ll never handle things perfectly. Only Jesus was tempted and never sinned! We are tempted and try to sin le...
2023-05-1221 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsKeeping A Positive Attitude As A (Busy, Tired, Struggling) Christian Mom: 6 Real-Life Tips To HelpEpisode 117 // Can you enjoy family life when your attitude is crummy?
Nope. Your attitude has everything to do with how your home feels, how you engage with your family, and how you handle frustrating moments of your day.
As Christian moms, we need to figure out how to hold onto a positive attitude even when things aren’t going the way we want. And we don’t want a rose-colored-glasses positive attitude, with a fake smile and bitterness in our hearts. No! We need a genuine, biblical, healthy attitude as we go abou...
2023-05-0930 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) The Daily Habit of Loving God Well… Keep A Right Perspective With This Devotional In Psalm 90Episode 116.5 // Friday Faith Followup
One of your best daily habits as a Christian mom is building a habit of prayer.
Prayer will take you into the Lord’s presence, and invite him to take charge - our Lord who is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-good, and always faithful.
You see, it’s basically impossible to hold onto a positive attitude during hard and frustrating moments of your day… UNLESS you had a right perspective on God.
Who is He? What is his character like? How does He act t...
2023-05-0517 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships4 Daily Habits You Need As A Christian Mom To Hold Onto A Godly MindsetEpisode 116 // Your perspective on life has EVERYTHING to do with how much you enjoy life.
And when you hold onto a Christian mindset, a right and biblical perspective on life as a wife, mom, and Christian, you will enjoy family life so much more! There is so much purpose in what we do every day as Christian moms. And there can be so much joy.
But the world is hard. Family life has its frustrations and disappointments. Faith has dry seasons that raise doubts and struggles.
That, my fri...
2023-05-0239 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) Bible Verses To Help You Build Great Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 115.5 // Friday Faith Followup
How does the Bible play into your home life? Is it a centerpiece, or an afterthought?
If you want to build great Christian family relationships, you have to start with God’s Word. In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at 4 important Bible verses to help us understand godly wisdom for building great family relationships.
Grab the free journaling prompts below to help you dig into these Bible passages, and let’s take a look at how to wisely build our homes.
2023-04-2813 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships4 Key Questions Every Mom Must Answer In Order To Build Great Christian Family RelationshipsEpisode 115 // Today, I’m outlining 4 key questions that EVERY mom needs to have a good answer for. Honestly, whether you’re a Christian mom, a stay-at-home-mom, a new mom, or a tired mom (...we all are…) these questions are worth thinking through.
Consider these questions with me today, and together we’ll build great Christian family relationships. We’re continuing our deep dive into Proverbs 14:1, and these questions will begin to point you toward how to wisely build your home and family life.
Ready, friend? Let’s dive in.
hugs & bl...
2023-04-2522 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) Taking A Break, Changing My Perspective, And Finding Joy In My Home Life Thanks To Proverbs 14:1.Episode 114.5 // Friday Faith Followup
I am loving being back from our podcast hiatus, my friend! It feels good to be behind the mic again and chatting with you about Christian family life. Marriage, motherhood, faith - there are so many important elements of a happy home life!
We’re kicking off a mini-series this week, digging into how to be the wise woman of Proverbs 14:1 who builds up her home… and how to avoid being the foolish one who tears it apart with her own hands.
But first...
2023-04-2120 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsWant To Enjoy Home Life With Your Christian Family? Be The Wise Woman In Proverbs 14:1.Episode 114 // How important is it to you to enjoy family life? To feel connected with your Christian family, comfortable in your home, and at peace with those who are most important to you?
It’s almost a trick question, friend. I know it is WILDLY important to you! (Why else would you be checking out this podcast episode??)
As a Christian mom, struggling lately with finding joy and peace in my own home life, I’ve been reading through the proverbs to find wisdom and encouragement. And I’ve been blown away by P...
2023-04-1829 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) Making Good Decisions Matters For Your Christian Family... But Why?Episode 113.5 // Friday Faith Follow-up
We're back, friends! After a 10-week hiatus, today we are following up on our conversation about making difficult decisions for the good of your family.
Because the thing is, it's not just about making "difficult" decisions. It's ultimately about making GOOD decisions. Healthy decisions. Biblical, godly decisions.
You're here because you want to enjoy family life. And I'm here for the same reasons!
We're here to enjoy family life. To invest in building relationships that matter. We want to use our time well, manage our emotions well, co...
2023-04-1417 min
The Queen of Pep Talks(#262) Join Jessica + Losing 94 Pounds with Client Jessica Hayes.On today's episode of the Join Jessica XO series, I am sharing a conversation with my client Jessica Hayes! Jessica has been a client of mine off and on for the last three years and what she's achieved in that time is absolutely mind blowing! Not only has she lost 94 pounds, become incredibly disciplined and consistent, but she's fallen in love with herself again, which is the most beautiful testimony to the work we've done together! Jessica and I are now working together to help her share her experience and success with the world so she can positively impact wome...
2023-02-2242 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships[BONUS] Finding Value In Silence...+ A Podcast HiatusHi friends! This is just a quick bonus episode to chat about a few things:
✔️ the podcast hiatus going on through Easter
✔️ asking for your feedback on what you want this podcast to look like, sound like, or focus on when we return (just email me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com - I would LOVE to hear from you!)
✔️ some thoughts on how the Lord has been using SILENCE in my life over these past few weeks *unexpectedly* for meaning and value
Hop in for a few minutes with me today, and mak...
2023-02-0907 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsENTER THE 100th EPISODE GIVEAWAY!!! 🥳 Details Inside.Friends, we are THISCLOSE to episode 100! How incredible. And we are going to celebrate! In this quick episode you can get all the details of the 100th Episode Giveaway.
Get your entry in between Oct. 3-Oct. 10 to win an Amazon gift card + books + coffee + free resources... great stuff!
And THANK YOU for listening and sharing over these 100 episodes!
You can get ALL the info on the ministry over at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com.
hugs & blessings,
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2022-10-0307 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships(F3) Answering some Christianity FAQ: What is the gospel, am I really saved, and how to have spiritual growth.Episode 53.5 (Friday Faith Follow-up) // Do you have questions about the gospel, evangelism, spiritual growth, or what it really means to follow Jesus? You are not alone! In today’s Friday Faith Follow-up episode, we are looking at 4 of the FAQs that I hear most often at church and in the counseling room.
Let’s dive in.
Get the full show notes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/053
Resources from today’s episode:
FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible & Prayer Challenge
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2021-11-1920 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsHow the Gospel changes us, shapes our family life, and brings us peace and happiness.Episode 53 // The truth of the gospel changes our lives. But how? Do you really understand it? Are you experiencing the joy and peace that Jesus promises?
Today, we’re looking at the book of Colossians to better understand… what is the gospel? How is it changing me? (Is it changing me?) What does it mean for my family life?
If you aren’t a Christian yet… you’ll be challenged and changed. If you already follow Christ… you’ll be so encouraged. Either way, let’s dive in!
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2021-11-1630 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsThe 50th episode GIVEAWAY starts today! Celebrate with us!Can you believe it? Next week is our 50th episode of the Love Your People Well Podcast!
So today, we are kicking off our 50th Episode Celebration!!
Get all the details right here in today's bonus episode.
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2021-10-1812 minLove Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family RelationshipsTrailer for the brand new Love Your People Well™ PodcastWelcome to the Love Your People Well™ Podcast! Check out the trailer for this brand new podcast. Episode 1 launches in early May 2021.
I'm a marriage and family therapist with a passion for ministering to women and their families. God creates us for relationship, and it's our people who give our life meaning, purpose, and joy. If you want a great family life, spiritual growth, and to live each day with intentionality and joy - you're in the right place!
Connect with me at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com
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