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The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm81 | Fruitful Girl Summer Mini Series- Part 5: Raising Kind Hearts: A Mother-Daughter Conversation with Jordyn JohnsonThis week’s Fruitful Girl Summer episode is extra special because I’m joined by my sweet 11-year-old daughter to talk all about kindness—what it means, how it impacts others, and why it matters so much to God. 💛 We’re diving into Colossians 3:12 and other powerful scriptures that show us how kindness isn’t just being “nice”—it’s a reflection of Jesus’ heart. His kindness leads us to repentance, transformation, and freedom. In this conversation, we share real-life stories (including one from a recent dance competition!) and practical ways to grow in kindness as a family. This is...2025-07-1432 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm78 | Fruitful Girl Summer Mini Series- Part 2: Joy Is a Weapon: How to Choose It Daily—Even in the Hard Seasons78 | Fruitful Girl Summer Mini Series- Part 2: Joy Is a Weapon: How to Choose It Daily—Even in the Hard Seasons 🌸 Fruitful Girl Summer! 🍓 Welcome to Week 2 of the Fruitful Girl Summer series! Today we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood fruits of the Spirit — JOY. We’re unpacking how the joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and why joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling tied to good circumstances — it’s a spiritual decision that brings strength, freedom, and peace, even in the middle of trials, grief, or uncertainty. We’ll talk about wha...2025-06-2319 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm76 | A Summer That Fills Your Soul: 3 Steps to More Meaningful DaysSummer doesn’t have to be chaotic or wasted—it can be intentional, joyful, and life-giving. In this episode, we’re diving into 3 practical tips to help you slow down and make the most of your summer days: how to create margin in your schedule, build a fun and meaningful summer bucket list, and adjust your routines for the season you're in. We’ll also talk about letting go of perfection—because sometimes we quit completely when it doesn’t look how it “used to.” But this summer is still full of purpose. Whether you’re managing kids, working full...2025-06-0918 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce OverwhelmBONUS | For The Things That Don’t Make It Into Mother’s Day CardsMother’s Day isn’t easy for everyone. For some, it brings joy and celebration. For others, it carries grief, longing, or silence. This short, heartfelt episode is a gentle pause—a soul-deep reminder for the ones who feel forgotten, overlooked, or simply weary. Whether you’re a mother in the traditional sense or someone who mothers through love, presence, and sacrifice… this message is for you. You are not invisible. You are not alone. You are deeply, wholly, and eternally seen—by the One who knows your heart. Listen in for a 5-minute blessing of comfort...2025-05-1105 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm64 | Say Goodbye To The Struggle…Simplifying Bible Study Skills & Breaking Free From Intimidation To Live Out Your God Given Purpose with Amy SenterHave you ever felt stuck in your faith, questioning God’s plan during life’s hardest seasons? In this episode of The Journey to Becoming, I’m joined by Amy Senter, a Christian teacher, artist, and blogger, who shares how God transformed her deepest struggles into a powerful testimony of faith and joy. Amy opens up about the hardest season of her life and how God used it to draw her closer, teaching her the meaning of true joy, peace, and faith that isn’t based on circumstances. If you’ve ever felt distant from God, struggled to stay co...2025-03-2448 min

Baldwin & Co. DialoguesTa-Nehisi Coates & Joy-Ann Reid: America Never Cared About Israel or Jewish People, Here's The Real Reason They Are Funding Genocide!Order Ta-Nehisi Coates Books Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780593230381Order Joy-Ann Reid Book Here: https://bookshop.org/a/20190/9780063068803Order Baldwin & Co. Merch Here: https://shop.baldwinandcobooks.comLearn more about Baldwin & Co. Foundation: https://bcofoundation.orgIf you’re not ready for the truth, stay in your bubble. But if you want to witness the most unfiltered, unapologetic, and necessary conversation of our time, then buckle up. Ta-Nehisi Coates and Joy-Ann Reid just dropped what can only be described as the Dialogue of the Decade at Baldwin & Co. bookstore in New Orleans—a conversation so r...2025-03-201h 13

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm57 | Why Every Woman Needs a Dopamine Menu: Simple Steps to Boost Joy, Focus, and FulfillmentDo you ever feel stuck in a cycle of distractions, low energy, or lack of motivation? You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a way to reset and re-energize your life! In this episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re diving into the concept of a Dopamine Menu, a powerful tool for cultivating joy, motivation, and intentional living. In a world that constantly pulls us toward quick fixes and overstimulation—like endless scrolling, junk food, or binge-watching—our natural dopamine system can become overwhelmed. But by intentionally choosing healthy, life-giving activities, we can break...2025-02-0321 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm56 | The Freedom Factor: How Discipline Opens the Door to New Levels of Peace and PurposeDoes the word “discipline” make you cringe or feel overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Many women struggle with staying consistent, battling distractions, and feeling stuck in cycles of guilt when their efforts to grow fall short. But what if discipline isn’t about restriction, but about gaining the freedom to become the woman God created you to be? In this heartfelt episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, we’re diving deep into why discipline is a game-changer for women who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. Together, we’ll address the challenges women face with di...2025-01-2718 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm55 | Breaking Barriers and Building Confidence: A Path to Living Your Calling with Guest Joy RowlandIn this empowering episode of The Journey to Becoming Podcast, I sit down with Joy Rowland, a certified Money and Business Coach for ambitious entrepreneurs. Joy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—she opens up about the challenges she’s overcome and the barriers she’s broken to become the bold, confident woman of God she is today. We dive into her past struggles, the mindset shifts that helped her get unstuck, and how she’s now living out her God-given purpose. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone ready to step into the next level o...2025-01-2040 min

Joyful Money115. Beating the Odds with Joy JohnsonShe lost her mom to suicide on Christmas Eve just aged 6. She then lost her loving brother under similar circumstances just 3 days before her wedding. The odds were stacked against her and it was inconceivable that she'll ever smile again. But she beat the odds. Hear how special guest Joy Johnson flipped the script to find joy, purpose, fulfillment and success. *** Connect with Joy Johnson: Joy's work has been an inspiration having found her in a business mastermind. I am so grateful our paths crossed. She i...2025-01-2046 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm43 | Gratitude in Action: Practical Steps to a Thankful LifeLiving a thankful and grateful life is not something that only takes place during Thanksgiving…it is how we are called to live as followers of Christ. This week we are looking at simple and practical ways to live our life generously and thanking God for all He has given us and provided for us. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that is quickly upon us we want to skip over being thankful and run into the busyness and the doing, doing, doing. Taking the time to slow down and...2024-11-2516 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm38 | How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships: The Who, What & Why with Tamika Thomas: Part 2Join us for this impactful conversation between my good friend Tamika Thomas and I as we unpack all things boundaries. Tamika is a coach, speaker, podcaster & author with a wealth of knowledge and has so many great tools to help you first create a boundary with yourself. Pushing pause on the negative and pushing play on the positive…focusing on what God says about you, how He is for you and how He created you. Once you understand the gift of boundaries, you will be able to experience the true freedom that God has for you...2024-10-2424 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm37 | How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships: The Who, What & Why with Tamika Thomas: Part 1Join us for this impactful conversation between my good friend Tamika Thomas and I as we unpack all things boundaries. Tamika is a coach, speaker, podcaster & author with a wealth of knowledge and has so many great tools to help you first create a boundary with yourself. Pushing pause on the negative and pushing play on the positive…focusing on what God says about you, how He is for you and how He created you. Once you understand the gift of boundaries, you will be able to experience the true freedom that God has for you...2024-10-2127 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm36 | Can Books Really Change Your Life? Genuine Tips for Reading with Purpose, Impact & TransformationHey friend, please don’t skip this episode if you haven’t read a book since Jr. High, I promise it will be worth the listen! Reading books is such a great way to learn from those that have gone before you and have wisdom in the areas you are intentional about pursuing. I believe that there are a few simple & practical things that you can do while you are reading to ensure that you can live out what you are reading and allow time for transformation to take place. The books that have marked my lif...2024-10-1416 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm*BONUS- Struggling to Hear God’s Voice?! Learn these 5 ways He is Speaking to YOU!Have you ever said the phrase “I just want to hear God’s voice”?! I am sure we all have or wondered what it would be like. I have news for you, friend. He IS speaking, I think the better question is “are we listening?!” When our days are flying by and can sometimes be chaotic, the enemy would love nothing more than to make us think that God is not there or he doesn’t care about us. Today we are going over just 5 of the ways to be encouraged that He is absolutely speaking. Whether this...2024-10-1015 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm35 | Remaining Teachable Through Life’s Toughest Trials with Guest: Carrie PaschIn honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month I wanted you to hear from Carrie Pasch, her story is nothing short of a miracle. Her love for God and unwavering trust in Him is so inspiring. Shs is a breast cancer survivor and the author of the book “Thank You Cancer”. This bold statement intrigues you from the very moment you open the book to keep reading and learn all about her journey. In addition to being an author, Carrie is also a public speaker, co-founder of the EquipHer Conference (where we met) and a YouV...2024-10-0740 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm*BONUS- How Are You Thinking?! Sharing A Verse & Being Obedient During My Personal Devo TimeToday I was in my personal devotional time, journaling and getting ready for the day when I felt God impress upon me to share what I had just read. Our thought life is so important as we are on our Journey to Becoming all that God has created us to be. Sometimes we can allow our thoughts to take us back to places or keep us stuck in past versions of ourselves. Romans 12:2 is a popular scripture about not conforming to the patterns of this world and allowing our transformation to take place through the r...2024-10-0313 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm34 | Exhausted & Overwhelmed & Burnt Out From 2024- Find Out How You Can Finish S.T.R.O.N.G. Without Any Of Those FeelingsHow in the hee haw are we here already?! The last quarter of the year is upon us. Cue all the holiday stress, obligations, parties, hosting, running around etc…. But what if this year was different? What if you chose to have a different perspective on what finishing strong meant?! When we can be intentional in choosing how we show up in the last three months of the year I believe that we can accomplish so much more- not by doing more, but by simply being! The more will come, from our source, Jesus. In our b...2024-09-3026 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm33 | Motherhood Mini-Series Part 3: Four Ways to Embrace Various Seasons of MotherhoodThe days are long but the years are short. Time flies when you are raising children, like so fast, right?! I know that as a mama you want to soak up every moment that you can and maybe even the thought of being intentional can overwhelm you. I want you to release any negative feelings that you may be carrying and realize the amazing job you are doing! We are talking about different ways to embrace the seasons we will go through in our motherhood and how to “grow in character daily”. I hope that as thi...2024-09-2320 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm32 | Motherhood Mini-Series Part 2: 3 Areas to Consider In Developing Lasting Confidence As A MomWe are back for Part 2 of the Motherhood Series and talking about all things CONFIDENCE. Where does it ultimately come from and how can we continue to develop it as our Motherhood progresses. So many of us don’t even like to admit this is an area we need help with and in choosing that we will remain in feelings of frustration, exhaustion and isolation. I read a quote that says “I will not waste today believing things you did not say” and I believe that so many of us can relate with allowing the lies or...2024-09-1625 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm31 | Motherhood Mini-Series Part 1: Healing From The Hurt So You Can Pass The Blessings DownMotherhood- the craziest hood out there! This episode is the beginning of a mini-series on Motherhood and I wanted to start off with how important it is to stay committed to your healing. Jesus may be in your heart, but Grandpa is still in your bones meaning that past trauma- if not dealt with will continue to transfer through your lineage, if you aren’t willing to do something about it. If you are familiar with the term “stronghold”, all families have them, it’s something that has a “strong hold” that may have lasted for generations...2024-09-0917 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm30 | Unlocking the Power of Endurance from Life’s Setbacks- Turning Your Pain Into PurposeToday I wanted to share a little more of my story with you and the significance of this new month we are stepping into. Hello, September- it has been one of high-highs and low-lows from my birthday & wedding anniversary and also the tragic loss of my brother. Who you surround yourself with in life matters, especially when you are on your healing journey. No matter what type of loss or trial you may have experienced or are currently facing- culture can tell us something completely different than what God’s word does. God reminds us in H...2024-09-0220 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm29 | Exposing the Deep Fakes in your Daily Life & How They Can Be Preventing You From Doing the Hard ThingsHey friend! Did you know that you can do hard things?! Today we are looking at the science behind leveraging dopamine to help us take on these challenging things. Dopamine is basically our brain's reward system and we are going to learn the difference between the fake and the natural examples. After this episode I am confident that you will have a better understanding of how your daily activities contribute to building up or breaking down the idea of doing hard things! We are in this together girl, let’s keep going, one step at a ti...2024-08-2622 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm28 | Is Fear Keeping You Stuck in Life: Practical Tools for the Woman Who is Ready to Face Everything And RiseWhat would your life look like if you weren’t scared?! I am sure we can all come up with huge lists of the things that we would hope to accomplish. But what if you changed your perspective of the role that fear could play in your life?! What if you decided to face those fears and even bring them along with you?! Today we are talking about how to no longer let your fears keep you stuck in life. It sounds way easier said than done, and when you realize that the waiting game you...2024-08-1914 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm27 | The Truth About Women’s Hormonal Health- What You Need to Know to Best Advocate for Yourself with Expert Kat GarciaToday you are getting a sneak peak inside the Joyful Fit Life Community as we had our first ever guest speaker sharing about all things Women’s Hormonal Health. We focus on a different topic each month in the community and for July it was Wellness. With so much information and misinformation when it comes to women’s health I wanted to bring in the expert to set us all straight. Whether you have experienced the highs and lows that hormones can bring us or this is a completely new topic of wellness for you, I know...2024-08-1238 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm26 | The Journey in Developing Your God Dream- How to Grow & Take Micro-Actions in Your God-fidence and What He Has Called You to Do with Guest Kelly ThompsonHey friend, today you are in for a treat as we get to hear from my friend Kelly Thompson who is a wife, a mom, an author, speaker and the Founder of the Package Your Genius Virtual Summit. She is the host of the wildly popular podcast, the Genius in You, that features mid-life women who use their genius to make an impact and an income. We are discussing all about how to take “micro- actions” in who you are becoming so you can be a blessing to others. Despite what fear you may be stuck...2024-08-0531 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm25 | Time Management Tips for the Busy Woman Who is Sick of Hiding Behind The Excuse “I need more time”Listen friend, we have all said those infamous words “I’m just so busy”, “ I have no time” or “ I need to have better time management”...but have we really done anything about it?! Saying this with love and speaking from experience because this was something I had to take responsibility for as well. The reality is that managing our time will be something that we will be constantly doing because life happens, seasons change and we are always in that process of becoming. As you listen I want you to take responsibility for the area(s) that yo...2024-07-2918 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm24 | Part 3: Struggling with Consistency?! A fresh perspective to help you develop a life rhythm that best serves you in this seasonWe are back for the last part talking about all things consistency. How do you maintain consistency in your life…you have to be willing to look forward and accurately assess what is working for you and where you will need to make adjustments. The beauty of living a lifestyle of consistency is that your life will be an example to those that you love and lead. We know that consistency doesn’t have to be all or nothing, it’s in the show up and the continual “check-ins” that will produce the fruit in your lives...2024-07-2214 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm23 | Part 2: Struggling with Consistency?! A fresh perspective to help you develop a life rhythm that best serves you in this seasonWe are back again with part 2 of our consistency mini series! Today we are defining all that consistency is and what it is NOT! If we are not careful we will believe that we have to be doing the most, at all times to see consistency produced in our lives. Take a deep breath and give yourself grace to start small and embrace the power of the show up, not striving for perfection. There will be no recipes for burnout and overwhelm here, I promise you. Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 13:8 ...2024-07-1816 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm22 | Part 1: Struggling with Consistency?! A fresh perspective to help you develop a life rhythm that best serves you in this seasonHey friend! We say we need more of it in our lives [consistency], but are we willing to ask ourselves WHAT that actually means!? In part 1 of this “mini” series I am challenging you to look at your life and the things you desire, and then begin to ask yourself where you are making time for them to show up. It can be super easy to look at the lives of others and say “I want that’, “I’m going to try what worked for so and so” but they are not YOU. They don’t have your schedu...2024-07-1515 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm21 | 3 Ways to Better Your Communication as a Wife to Bring More Freedom to Your Marriage & RelationshipsToday I am sharing a question that was asked on the inside of The Joyful Fit Life Community on one of our message boards. The question was asked ‘How do you stay on the same page as your spouse”... this was in regards to communication and I thought it would be great to share here as well. Communication is something that we all do, AND open, honest, healthy communication is something that takes time, practice and A LOT of JESUS! My desire is that after this episode you will have 3 more tips or...2024-07-0820 min $Grace Bible Church of Conway\'s Podcast$ Grace Bible Church of Conway's PodcastBuying JoyJeffrey Johnson's sermon, "Buying Joy," emphasizes the universal human quest for happiness and joy. Johnson asserts that every person, regardless of their spiritual state, inherently seeks joy and fulfillment. He argues that this pursuit is a fundamental drive, influencing daily activities and overall life direction. However, Johnson highlights that earthly pleasures and achievements do not offer lasting satisfaction, instead suggesting that true, enduring joy can only be found in a relationship with God.The sermon outlines a seven-step path to achieving this joy, each grounded in biblical principles. The first step involves recognizing one’s own misery an...2024-07-0245 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm20 | Is this ONE type of thinking contributing to the negative thoughts that are keeping you stuck in life? Reflection vs Rumination and what you need to know about them...In today’s episode we take a look at the differences between reflection and rumination and the role they play in our thought life. What we focus on grows and if we are women who are on their journey to becoming all that God has created them to be, we need the necessary tools that will contribute to our growth, not hinder it. Thoughts that begin from reflection can often lead to rumination without even realizing it. These thoughts of rumination can become second nature and lead to deeper negative thinking patterns that can affect our...2024-07-0123 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm19 | 3 Unique Ways to Reflect on the First Half of 2024 to Bring You More PeaceHow in the world are we almost halfway done with 2024? Time flies when you are on your Journey to Becoming! At the beginning of the year we often set big goals & dreams for the new year ahead and about 3 months in, the momentum begins to die down. We continue to believe that in order to achieve massive results, we need massive action (which isn’t true). The negative thoughts then begin to kick in that we maybe haven’t done enough, that we failed in areas of life, yet again. We are going to combat that t...2024-06-2417 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm18 | The Ultimate Weight Loss Episode - Learning to Recognize, Release & Lose The [Mental] Weight For GoodSummertime is upon us and we know all too well that “losing weight” can quickly become a part of everyone’s goals. In this episode, we aren’t addressing physical weight loss tips, but taking a deeper dive in how to release and lose the mental weight. The weight of other people’s opinions, fear of failure and self-sabotage has quickly become a weight that we have learned to carry year after year, and for some, even decades. This all stops today. I want to invite you in honest reflection to take a step backwards in finding t...2024-06-1725 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm17 | “Why Am I So Distracted, Overwhelmed & Hurried all the time?!” Bringing Awareness to These Dangers in LifeYou, distracted?! No way… Have you ever been called out because you were not fully present and quickly got defensive about it?! Ok good, I knew I wasn’t the only one! Distractions are robbing us of our time yet we are oblivious to it because it has become a societal norm. Our days are constantly bombarded with interruptions, alerts & notifications. It is no wonder why we feel the absolute need to multitask and do it all! I want to shed light on this topic because I believe that once we...2024-06-1031 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm16 | 3 Tips For The Woman That Feels Behind In Life…In this episode we are getting honest again, because hello, that’s what we do here…coming off an entire month dedicated to our mental health, it can be easy to believe the lie that we are a little behind in life. That my friend, is the furthest thing from the truth. Today I get to share with you 3 Tips to help remind you that you are exactly where you need to be. From comparison, to trusting and focusing on what we are saying yes to, I know that you will be able to identify with a...2024-06-0325 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm15 | Mental Health in Contribution- Doing what God called you to do without overcomplicating it as a Christian Woman Entrepreneur with Taneshia YerbyWe are wrapping up Mental Health awareness month and ending on a high note. Today we have the woman behind the always encouraging IG account for Christian Women Entrepreneurs @ceoforwomen, Taneshia with us and she drops all the GOLD! When thinking of the word contribution it can be easy to shrink back into negative narratives, imposter syndrome and comparison. Taneshia shares from her own life experiences how over the years she has viewed success in other ways than data. She has had many “passion projects” as an entrepreneur and has been able to keep going becaus...2024-05-2733 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm14 | Mental Health in Wellness Part 2- Ask a Therapist- Getting Down to the Basics of Mental Health with Jen AlleyIn this episode we are continuing the conversation about Mental Health with Therapist, Jen Alley. Now that we have laid a foundation, we get to explore the purpose of slowing down in the extremely hurried world that we live in. One of my favorite things she shared in our time together is “neurons that fire together, wire together” speaking to the power that takes place in our brains when an experience is repeated over and over again. Jen also shares with us WHY healthy habits that contribute to our Mental Wellness are so important and necess...2024-05-2334 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm13 | Mental Health in Wellness Part 1- Ask a Therapist- Getting Down to the Basics of Mental Health with Jen AlleyIn this episode we are discussing the answers to some questions that you may have had about the foundations of mental health, but haven’t had access to the right people. We sit down with Jen Alley who has 15 years of experience in the mental health field as a therapist and the clarity she brings to this is so refreshing to this highly stigmatized topic. If you have been wondering more about the basics of mental health such as: when, where and how to find the right therapist for you and so much more, this epis...2024-05-2030 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm12 | Mental Health in Relationships- Healing from Anxiety, Self- Harm & the Mother/Daughter RelationshipIn this episode here from a beautiful mother/daughter duo that speaks from a place of healing that only Jesus can bring. Cindy and Laila are open, honest and transparent about Laila’s 3 year journey in working through her anxiety, self harm and suicidal thoughts that began for her in junior high. The freedom that they can both speak from is a testament to their unwavering trust in God and also reminds us that yes, we serve a God of miracles AND there is a process to the healing journey that is all in God’s perf...2024-05-1338 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm11 | Mental Health in Faith- Jesus Immerse My Mind with Ps. Marie SilvaIn honor of May being Mental Health Awareness month we are taking a look at different areas that mental health shows up in. Within the Journey to Becoming Roadmap which is the framework taught inside the Joyful Fit Life Community, we focus on 4 areas of life, Faith, Relationships, Wellness & Contribution. Today we are discussing how to use our Faith to combat the lies, generational strongholds and half truths we all struggle with. My spiritual mother, Pastor Marie Silva is joining us to share from her recent book “Immersed” and how we must invite Jesus to immers...2024-05-0646 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm10 | Sharing my Testimony Part 2- The "Joy" behind the Journey, navigating loss from suicide & overcoming toxic family patternsContinuing from Part 1 of my testimony, today I am sharing about the loss of another family member to suicide, my brother. As if losing your mom wasn’t hard enough, 20 years later I relived my worst nightmare. It was three days before my wedding day when I received a call from my Dad telling me to come home. To my dismay learning that my brother took his life caused so much pain again, and this time even more vivid as I was now an adult. Navigating loss around yet another huge moment in your life is s...2024-04-2924 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm09 | Sharing my Testimony Part 1- The "Joy" behind the Journey, navigating loss from suicide & overcoming toxic family patterns In this episode I am sharing with you about my personal testimony and what God has done in my life. I lost my mom when I was 6 years old, she had succumbed to a deep depression and took her own life. Growing up without a mom I had to navigate feeling “less than” which contributed to a heavy lack/poverty mentality. I share some defining moments growing up as I began to share about the loss and realized that there was healing in speaking about the pain. My empathy grew for others so deeply that I began to keep a jo...2024-04-2225 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm08 | Emotional Health- What is it and how it could be the missing piece to your transformation as a Christian Woman08 | Emotional Health- What is it and how it could be the missing piece to your transformation as a Christian Woman In this episode we explore what Emotional Health is for those that may not fully understand what it actually is and how to grow in this area. Emotional Health has played a huge role in my transformation into all I am becoming as a wife, mom, daughter, mentor, coach etc , but first I had to quit. QUIT?! You may be thinking, “isn’t quitting bad?!” Well, not in this case, it has been the HEALTHIEST thing I...2024-04-1529 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm*BONUS - Hey Woman of God, Listen to this Bible Verse & Prayer Over Your Busy Life TodayHey friend! Have you ever had one of those days where you were like ummm God where are you, I need you! I need a word, I need encouragement over my life. You are secretly longing for someone to text you or ask how you are doing?! I cannot be the only one…Well, my friend, this may just be the encouragement that you needed today! I felt this in my spirit and wanted to be obedient so I am sharing one of my favorite verses with you and declaring a prayer over your life toda...2024-04-1111 min

Singles ExchangeFor the (church) cultureJoy J. discuses church culture and its affect on adulthood and single life 2024-04-0937 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm07 | Releasing the past version of yourself, to make room for all that you are becoming as a woman of GodWe all know that “nothing changes if nothing changes”, but what does that mean for you as a woman of God who is on her journey to becoming all that God created you to be?! We are talking all about that in today’s episode. Why is it so hard to release the old patterns?! They are what has shaped so much of our lives and can very often be all that we know and so comfortable. I know that what God wants to do within your life will absolutely be worth the WORK that it will...2024-04-0820 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm06 | Life lessons learned from running a marathon- and the best part is, you don’t have to run it for yourself!This episode is super special because I get to share a recent win that my husband and I trained for over the past 6 months. We completed the LA Marathon on March 17, 2024 and learned so much throughout the process that I know can be applied to many different areas of life. Rather than give you tips for how to remain dedicated or consistent, I am sharing with you 4 “When you Embrace…” statements learned through the past 6 months that carried us through the training and helped us stay focused on our why. Don’t get me wro...2024-04-0130 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm05 | Taking action vs. Being in Motion as a Christian woman, how to build momentum with clarity.Today we are chatting about the differences between taking action and being in motion: what the difference is and why it matters to you as a woman who is on her Journey to Becoming all that God has created her to be! One of the books I reference to help shift my perspective on this is Atomic Habits by James Clear, a definite 10/10 recommend! There is no doubt that you have all the best of intentions when it comes to bettering yourself in life. Everyone wants it, and yet there are few people who can bu...2024-03-2527 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm04 | 5 Tips to creating a morning routine that best serves you as a busy wife, mama & woman of GodIn this episode I am sharing with you 5 tips to help you create a morning routine that best serves you! It can be very easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing and quickly compare yourself to a perfected curated “morning routine” post- that may not even be real. If it doesn’t serve you, it won’t last, period. Creating a morning routine has been a complete game changer in my life. It has contributed so much peace to the start of my day first for myself and then trickles in to how I...2024-03-1823 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm03 | Living with Vision as a Christian Woman- How & where to start even if you feel you are too busyIn this episode we are talking all things Vision! If you are already feeling a little stressed like uhhh I am not sure how to even begin to think about vision because I am just trying to make it one day at a time, you are not alone! It can be very common to feel that way and some women have even shared that they are embarrassed to admit that they are not living with vision at all. This episode is going to bring you the clarity that you need to start! Starting right where yo...2024-03-1120 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm02 | The sky is not the limit, your mind is—exposing 3 common limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living out your full potential in life. In this episode we are about to expose some unseen things that are keeping us stuck in life. Things that if we are not careful can stand in the way of our Journey to Becoming and operating out of our God given identity. I am talking about limiting beliefs. These are beliefs that limit us and are the exact opposite of what God says about us and wants for us. They are also oftentimes rooted in past negative experiences— it’s’ time to think and dig deep! I share the top 3 limiting beliefs that I believe...2024-03-0428 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce Overwhelm01 | The Journey to Becoming- What this means for you as a woman of God and how to practically apply this to your life.In this first episode I share my heart behind the “Journey to Becoming”, and what I hope to it mean for your life as well. I am taking you back to about 5 years ago when a friend was praying over me and shared that she felt God telling me to slow down. Slowing down was the absolute furthest thing from my mind. I was team “I can do everything all at the same time” and I wanted to run my race at MY pace. Well, that was a recipe for disaster, burn out and overwhelm. Can you...2024-02-2620 min

The Journey to Becoming | Christian Living, Personal Development, Planning, Thriving Relationships, Routines, Personal Growth, Christian Women, Motherhood, Time Management, Schedules, Reduce OverwhelmAccepting the invitation for your Journey to BecomingThe podcast you need in your life as a Christian woman who is ready to step into all that God created them to be. Are you sick and tired of feeling stuck in life? Do you deal with crippling fear & doubt that can invade your mind at any given moment and weighs you down mentally? Do you find yourself struggling with your self-worth and confidence when it comes to putting yourself first? Have you wrestled with the desire to grow deeper in relationship with God and see His plan for your l...2024-02-0603 min

The MSK ProjectProject 15: Joy vs. HapinessIn today’s podcast we discuss the Biblical meaning of joy. We also decipher the difference between being happy and being full of joy!2023-07-1520 min

Singles ExchangeYES, New Friends!Guess who’s back?! Joy J. discusses life updates and the types of friend every single (or non-single) should have.2023-06-2227 min

Singles ExchangeMoney TalksJoy J. discusses credit, budgeting, saving, investing, borrowing, and banking with special guests Lasha and Leslie.2022-07-2635 min

Singles ExchangeBaby it’s cold outside!Joy J. does a mini podcast episode to discuss the upcoming holiday season and how it affects singles.2021-11-0913 min

Singles ExchangeDating Horror StoriesIn the spirit of Halloween, Joy J. reads dating horror stories submitted by secret daters.2021-10-2631 min

Singles ExchangeThe Makings Of A Mama’s BoyJoy J. discusses the differences between mama’s boys and daddy’s girls with special guest Charris W.2021-09-2133 min

Singles ExchangeDating a Daddy’s GirlJoy J. along with special guest Avi M., discuss what it means to be a daddy’s girl and how it affects their romantic life.2021-09-0747 min

Singles ExchangeCrushin’ on you: Back to School EditionJoy J. discusses the difference between a crush and an attraction, using comical experiences from her schooldays.2021-08-2430 min

Singles ExchangeI’m a church girl but….Joy J. discusses her upbringing in the church and how it has impacted her adulthood. Featuring special guest Nicole H.2021-08-101h 17

Singles ExchangeI’m Yo Pusha’Joy J. talks about the support married friends receive from single friends, and how single people need to push their own dreams.2021-07-1327 min

Singles ExchangeWarm Girl Summer: We Outside!!!Joy J. discusses her thoughts on the ever popular topic “hot girl summer”2021-06-2928 min

Singles ExchangeAlways Always ALWAYS a BridesmaidJoy J. talks about her experiences with weddings, as well as helpful tips for wedding participants.2021-06-1531 min

Singles ExchangeA year in reviewJoy J. discusses her podcasting journey, and makes a special announcement at the end.2021-06-0135 min

Singles ExchangeWaving the White FlagJoy J. discusses surrendering and embracing your season of singleness.2021-05-0433 min

Singles ExchangeDirt don’t hurt....or does it?Joy J. talks about the dirt we carry into relationships and ways to get rid of it.2021-04-2031 min

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS Reset.....again???Joy J. and Rick’l G. (Founder of the “Beauty Talk” podcast) discuss popular tv show “Married At First Sight” season 12 episodes 9-10 2021-03-241h 27

Singles ExchangeMarch Madness!!! Part 1Joy J. discusses love, dating, and relationships with male panelists Charris, Paris, Quenton, Logan, and CJ 2021-03-0937 min

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS Hold Yourself Accountable!Joy J. and Rick’l G. Founder of the “Beauty Talk” podcast discuss popular tv show “Married At First Sight” season 12, episode 8 2021-03-061h 16

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS Know Your LimitJoy J. and Rick’l G, founder of the “Beauty Talk” podcast, discuss popular tv show “Married At First Sight” season 12 episode 7 2021-02-281h 19

Singles ExchangeHow To Get Away With MarriageJoy J. talks about surviving marriage with a couple on the verge of celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary.2021-02-2338 min

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS Worry Bout Yourself!Joy J. talks with Rick’l G. founder of the “Beauty Talk” podcast about popular show “Married at first sight” season 12, episode 6 2021-02-201h 07

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: Red FlagsJoy J. And Rick’l G of Beauty Talk podcast discuss season 12 episode 5 of popular show “Married At First Sight”2021-02-141h 18

Singles ExchangeLet’s ask an expert!Joy J. discusses life, love, and relationships with Coach Ed, certified relationship coach and owner of “For Love Coaching”.2021-02-0943 min

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS #First48Joy J. and Rick’l G. of the “Beauty Talk” podcast discuss episode 4 of the popular tv show “Married At First Sight” season 12 2021-02-061h 13

Singles ExchangeThe Beauty Exchange: MAFS #EverybodyHatesChrisJoy J. and Rick’l G. of the “Beauty Talk” podcast discuss the first 3 episodes of the popular tv show “Married At First Sight”, season 12 2021-01-311h 19

Singles ExchangeLet’s talk, let’s hang! Part 2: Meet the male staffers!!Joy J. brings in the new year with the male staff members, discussing male timelines, the media’s depiction of love, and more.2021-01-2653 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Final ExamJoy J.’s live FB segment about the series where she discusses dominance vs. independence, personal goals accomplished, handling rejection, and more.2020-12-1559 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating with destinyJoy J. features special guests Skip and Tameka Jones as they discuss their non-traditional road to marriage.2020-12-0134 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating and DegreesJoy J. features special guests Alexcia Bryant and Lorenzo Nelson as they discuss the complexities of dating while being a full time student.2020-11-2422 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating while AdaptingJoy J. features Bri Michelle, author of “Confessions Of A Young Adult’s Life”, as she discusses her book, life in a new city, and more.2020-11-1749 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating After I doJoy J. features Lateacia and Doug Perry, founders of D8 Nite, as they discuss married life.2020-11-1033 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on Dating: Dating after divorceJoy J. Features Deanisha Richardson and Alfonzo Jones as they discuss life after divorce.2020-11-0341 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating while distantJoy J. features Justin and Trinity Murray, a couple who was recently married after years of long distance dating.2020-10-2726 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating & DivinityJoy J. along with special guests Rick’l Bell and Steward Stiles, dive into aspects of Christian dating.2020-10-2046 min

Singles ExchangeDiscourse on dating: Dating while damagedSchool’s back in session! Hang with Joy J. while she discusses not being healed from past relationships.2020-10-1329 min

Singles ExchangeLet’s talk, let’s hang! (featuring the staffers)Joy J. and the staff talk about love, dating, relationships, and the future of Singles Exchange.2020-10-0638 min

Singles ExchangeHello fall!Joy J. goes live with the exchangers to discuss entrepreneurship, health issues, and more.2020-09-2941 min

Singles ExchangeBoundaries...what are those?!Joy J. discusses relational boundaries and the importance of establishing them.2020-09-1528 min

Singles ExchangeYou’re gonna miss me when I’m goneJoy J. Explores the notion that says, “you’re going to miss single life when you get into a relationship”2020-09-0128 min

Singles ExchangeText-es from my exesJoy J. discusses the pros and cons of reconnecting with an Ex 2020-08-1827 min

Singles ExchangeSurviving the pandemic as a singleJoy J. Discusses her journey through the COVID-19 pandemic and her coping methods. **In Loving Memory of Brent Johnson**2020-08-0430 min

Singles ExchangeFun Friday- FB Live 7/31/20Joy J discusses slow conversations, adjusting your 2020 goals, gender roles, entanglements, and more 2020-08-0359 min

Singles ExchangeYour “relationship goals” are a lie!Joy J. discusses the way the media skews our perceptions of dating and relationships 2020-07-2128 min

Singles ExchangeThe Single FriendIn this episode, Joy J. discusses how she navigates her friendships with people who are married, engaged, and dating.2020-07-0727 min

Singles ExchangeFun Friday- FB Live 6/27/20Joy J. Answers questions submitted by Singles Exchangers. Questions include: how do you know if online dating is for you? How do you set dating boundaries? How do you define dating? Why shouldn’t you ignore red flags? Why are men intimidated by vocal women?2020-06-3054 min