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The Courageous and Confident Christian MomQuote Therapy! Ten Quotes to Guide Your GrowthWhat if your hardest moments are actually shaping you into who you're meant to be?In this episode, I’m sharing 10 powerful quotes that have challenged me, grounded me, and inspired me lately—and I have a feeling they’ll do the same for you. These quotes aren’t just words… they’re invitations to rise, to reflect, and to live with more courage, compassion, and confidence.We’ll talk about:✨ Seeing life’s challenges as your teachers✨ How to use your memories in an empowered way✨ The truth about fear (and how to...2025-06-2734 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomFinding Peace in Life's TurbulenceHave you ever felt like life just keeps hitting you with wave after wave? In this episode, Marci shares a powerful and personal story from the edge of the ocean—watching a sea otter float peacefully in the middle of a crashing storm. This image becomes a beautiful metaphor for how we can stop resisting and start softening into the hard things life throws at us.You’ll learn:Why resisting reality creates unnecessary sufferingHow to recognize when your nervous system is activatedWhat it actually means to “be with” your emotionsHow to create internal safety, even in painf...2025-06-1330 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomHow to Feel a Negative Emotion Without Falling ApartHave you ever poured your heart into something, counted down the days, and then watched it all unravel at the very last minute? In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about missing my grandson’s baptism—a trip I had planned and dreamed about for months—and the flood of emotions that followed when it all fell apart at the airport gate.But this episode isn’t just about what happened. It’s about what it brought up… and how I navigated the grief, sadness, and disappointment in real time. We’ll talk about what it means to be...2025-06-0640 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomInner Peace, Worth, and Who You Really AreWhat if the peace you’re searching for isn’t found in fixing yourself… but in remembering who you truly are?In this episode, Marci shares a beautiful conversation that started when a client sent her a short clip from Kung Fu Panda 2. (Yes, really—and yes, it’s powerful.) The line that stopped both of them was:"Your story might not have a happy beginning, but that does not make you who you are. It is the rest of the story, who you choose to be. So who are you?”We unpack what it really me...2025-05-3026 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomPushing Harder Isn’t Always the Answer: Wisdom from the Backyard BirdsHave you ever felt like you’ve done everything right—prayed, journaled, worked on your mindset, had the hard conversations—yet the problem still lingers? You’re not alone.In this powerful episode, Marci shares a surprising and sacred moment from her own backyard: a fierce little mourning dove trying to drive off a raven, flapping and fighting with all her might—until something unexpected shifted everything.This story becomes a stunning metaphor for what so many of us experience when we’re worn out from trying to fix, fight, or figure out something that won’t go awa...2025-05-1624 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomUntitled EpisodeWhat if the biggest messes in our lives are actually sacred invitations to go deeper? In this episode of the Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci shares an unexpected moment when a detergent jug spilled all over her laundry room floor – and how that messy cleanup turned into a powerful metaphor for emotional healing.Have you ever noticed old thoughts popping up even after you’ve done the work to move past them? Just like the detergent that seeped under the washer, sometimes our past emotional residue sticks around, reminding us that healing is a journey, not...2025-05-0922 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomHow to Protect Your Peace Around Negative PeopleHave you ever felt like someone else's negativity was pulling you under? In this powerful episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom, Marci shares three simple yet transformative steps to help you protect your peace, generate compassion (even for difficult people), and take your power back—whether the negativity is coming from someone else or rising up within yourself.Inspired by the quote, "All the water in the world cannot drown you unless it gets inside of you," you'll learn how to:Notice what you’re noticingCreate a sacred pause between stimulus and responseChoose how you...2025-05-0225 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomOpening Your Gifts and Doubting Your Limits: Becoming Who God Made You to BeWhat if your biggest regret at the end of your life isn't what you did—but who you never became?In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Marci Owen weaves together the inspired words of Elder Dale G. Renlund, the wisdom of a Hasidic rabbi, insights from You² by Price Pritchett, and her own lived experience as a coach and woman of faith. This is more than an episode—it’s an invitation to stop hiding, unwrap your God-given gifts, and step boldly into who you were always meant to be.You’ll explore:Why compariso...2025-04-2526 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomThe Danger of “Just Move On” Advice (and What to Do Instead)Have you ever been told to just ignore your past and move on—and something about it didn’t sit right? In this powerful episode, Marci shares a recent moment when advice from a well-known coach clashed with everything she knows to be true about healing.You'll discover why ignoring your past stories doesn't bring freedom—and what actually does. Marci walks you through the transformational power of acknowledging your story with compassion, validating your younger self, and creating emotional safety through nervous system regulation.She shares a deeply moving metaphor of rewriting your life story...2025-04-1122 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomWalk With Me: A Meditation for Nervous System Resilience & Self LoveWhat if building emotional resilience could be as simple as going for a walk?In this special episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, we're stepping outside—literally and figuratively. Join Marci for a soul-nourishing walking meditation that helps calm your nervous system, awaken your senses, and reconnect you to the present moment.As you walk (or simply listen), you’ll be guided through breathwork, sensory awareness, glimmer-spotting, gratitude, and self-acknowledgment practices. Whether you're outside in nature or tuning in from a treadmill or cozy chair, this episode invites you to ground yourself, find...2025-04-0420 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomHow to Prevent Trauma from Sticking: A 7-Year-Old’s Bus Ride and the Power of ComfortImagine being seven years old, riding the bus home for the first time, and suddenly realizing—you don’t know where to get off. Panic sets in, and when an adult in charge reacts harshly, fear and confusion take over. Am I in trouble? Did I do something wrong? Am I being kidnapped?In this episode, I share a powerful story about my grandson’s terrifying first bus ride and how the way we show up for others in their hardest moments can make the difference between trauma and healing. You’ll learn why trauma isn’t just about...2025-03-2121 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomThe Remarkable, Miraculous YouYou are one of a kind. There has never been—nor will there ever be—another you.But how often do we forget this? How often do we compare ourselves to others, believing we need to be more polished, more put together, or more like them?In this episode, I share a powerful quote that completely changed the way I see myself—and the way I hope you’ll see yourself. We’ll break it down together, and I’ll open up about a personal moment when I felt like I had to "fix" how I s...2025-03-1429 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomBecause I Can 2025 - A Special Impromptu EpisodeIn today’s heartfelt, unedited episode, Marci shares a powerful quote and reflections from a talk that “just happened” to cross her path this morning—on March 4th, a day she calls Because I Can day.March 4th holds deep meaning for Marci. It’s the day her sister passed away from cancer, a day that could be filled with sorrow. But instead, Marci chooses to honor it with inspiration, purpose, and action—BECAUSE SHE CAN.This morning’s experience felt like more than coincidence—it was a divine reminder, a touch from God at the start of her...2025-03-0427 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomCompassion for the Inner Critic: Why It's Actually Trying to Help YouDo you ever catch yourself saying things to yourself that you’d never say to a friend? Thoughts like, I should have done better, I’m such a failure, or What’s wrong with me?—that’s your inner critic speaking. Most of us try to silence or fight this voice, but what if battling it only makes it stronger?In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, I’m sharing a fresh perspective on the inner critic—why it exists, how it's actually trying to protect you, and why self-compassion is the key to sof...2025-02-2831 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomThe Five Personality Patterns & Why You Get StuckHave you ever found yourself reacting in ways you don’t like or getting stuck in the same patterns, no matter how hard you try to change? In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, I’m breaking down The Five Protective Patterns—the hidden forces shaping how we show up in life. You’ll learn:Why these patterns form in the first placeHow they are designed to protect you (even when they seem to be holding you back)How to shift them with compassion and curiosityThe truth is, you are not your patterns...2025-02-2236 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomBreaking Up with Self Criticism and Loving the Parts of You that Feels UnworthyIn this powerful Valentine's Day episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, we're shifting the focus from external love to the most important relationship of all: the one with yourself. Join me as we break up with your inner critic—the voice that tells you you're not enough—and replace it with the compassionate, loving self-talk you deserve.Together, we'll:💔 Write a breakup letter to self-criticism.💞 Meet and nurture the part of you that feels unworthy.📝 Follow guided prompts to connect with your inner child and offer her the love she’s been waiting fo...2025-02-1417 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomLife's NOT Fair!We’ve all been there—looking at life and thinking, This isn’t fair! Whether it’s personal struggles, unexpected setbacks, or watching others seemingly glide through life while you face challenge after challenge, it’s easy to feel stuck in frustration and self-pity. But staying in that mindset only adds to your suffering.In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom, I’m sharing three powerful ways to navigate life’s unfair moments so they don’t keep you stuck. You’ll learn:✨ Why resisting reality only makes things harder—and how to stop “kicking again...2025-02-0732 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomRadical LOVE of SELF!💖 Radical Love Self 💖Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while we often focus on celebrating others, today’s episode is all about YOU! 🎙️ Join me as we flip the script on love and talk about the most important relationship in your life—the one you have with yourself.In this episode, I dive into:✨ Why self-love is NOT selfish, but essential for happiness and confidence.✨ How radical self-love plants seeds of joy, self-respect, and purpose.✨ Lessons from Viola Davis on seeing yourself as the love of your life.✨ Practical ways to...2025-01-3130 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomBeating the Winter Blues: Infuse Your Days with Light and FunFeeling the winter blues? In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom, Marci Owen shares five intentional ways to combat the cold, dark days and bring warmth and joy back into your life. Discover how to:Practice "Care of Self" with nurturing habits that fill your cup.Revive or start hobbies that spark creativity and joy.Harness the power of laughter to boost your mood and reduce stress.Reintroduce fun into your day with simple, playful ideas.Build resilience through connection and movement.Marci also shares a laughter exercise you can do right along with...2025-01-2431 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomOne Secret That Will Make Parenting Your Teen Easy with Parenting Coach Ben PughIn this week’s episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci welcomes her first-ever male guest, Parenting Coach Ben Pugh! Together, they dive into the #1 secret that will make parenting teens (or any age) easier—spoiler alert: it’s not about changing your child but transforming yourself. Ben shares his journey from being a “knucklehead teen” to becoming a coach for parents and teens, offering insights and practical tips to help you focus on who you want to be as a parent.Whether you’re navigating life with teens, adult children, or relationships in general, thi...2025-01-1741 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian Mom3 Tips to Manage Your Mind When You're TriggeredIn this empowering episode, Marci dives deep into practical tools to help you navigate moments of emotional overwhelm and dysregulation. Discover how to regain control of your thoughts and create safety in your body, even in the most challenging situations.Marci shares:Three essential steps to manage your mind when triggered: Pause, Move It to the Front, and Regulate.How your nervous system impacts your thoughts and emotions—and what to do about it.Tools like deep breathing, grounding exercises, and affirmations to bring calm and clarity.How to rewrite the stories and beliefs th...2025-01-1031 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomCreate an Intentional and Empowering 2025Happy New Year! In this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, we’re stepping into 2025 with clarity, purpose, and intention. I’ll guide you through a reflective exercise to help you look back on 2024 and celebrate the moments that made you feel alive, while identifying areas that felt misaligned. Together, we’ll create a vision for the year ahead—focusing not just on goals, but on how you want to feel and show up in your life.If you’re ready to take the wheel and design a year filled with purpose, grab a journal an...2025-01-0319 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomCelebrate Your Year: A Reflection and Self-Love WorkshopAs we wrap up 2024 and step into a new season, I'm inviting you to pause, reflect, and celebrate YOU. In this special year-end episode, we’re turning our time together into a mini workshop to honor your growth, challenges, and wins – both big and small.Grab a journal, find a cozy spot, and let’s dive into a guided reflection exercise to recognize the moments that shaped you this year. We’ll celebrate the lessons learned, acknowledge the quiet victories, and embrace the resilience you’ve cultivated along the way.I’ll walk you through three powerf...2024-12-2716 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomLiving by S's: Self-Love, Surrender, Stillness, Strength, and ShineIn this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci shares five powerful words that serve as guideposts for living a more intentional and joyful life: Self-Love, Surrender, Stillness, Strength, and Shine. Drawing from her personal experiences, coaching expertise, and heartfelt lessons, Marci unpacks the meaning of each word and how they can inspire you as you look toward 2025.Learn why self-love is essential—not selfish—and how it fuels your capacity to give and thrive. Explore the beauty of surrendering control, embracing stillness amidst life’s busyness, redefining strength as both resilience and vul...2024-12-2030 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSpecial Holiday Series: Keeping Christ at the Center of ChristmasIn this heartfelt episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci wraps up her special holiday series by sharing simple, meaningful ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas celebrations. Drawing from personal stories and cherished traditions, Marci offers practical tips to help you deepen your connection with the Savior during the holiday season.From daily Christ-centered practices and acts of service to creating a peaceful atmosphere and focusing on His role in your life, Marci guides you to embrace the true meaning of Christmas. Whether it's setting intentional spiritual tones for your...2024-12-0617 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomFrom Healing to Thriving: Real Stories from the Self Love LabIn this inspiring episode, Marci shares a transformative experience close to her heart—the Self Love Lab. This signature 9-week program is designed to nurture self-love, confidence, and healing through foundational concepts like mindset, nervous system regulation, and connecting with all parts of yourself.You'll hear firsthand stories from Self Love Lab participants who share their powerful breakthroughs, personal growth, and moments of transformation. From discovering their true selves to overcoming years of limiting beliefs, these women open up about their journeys and how the lab has changed their lives.Marci also explains what makes the...2024-11-2946 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSelf GratitudeIn this special Thanksgiving episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci Owen explores a transformative concept that may feel unfamiliar but has the power to deepen your relationship with yourself: self-gratitude.Marci invites you to celebrate and thank yourself for all you've been, all you are, and all you will become. Through a powerful three-part exercise, she guides you to reflect on gratitude for your past, present, and future self. Along the way, Marci discusses the discomfort that often accompanies self-gratitude and how leaning into this "productive discomfort" can foster healing, growth...2024-11-2233 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSpecial Holiday Series: 3 Tips How to Handle "That Difficult Person"In this holiday-themed episode, Marci shares her wisdom on managing those tricky interactions with difficult people during the festive season. Whether it’s navigating different opinions, unkind remarks, or just dealing with someone who drains your energy, Marci offers three powerful strategies to help you reclaim your peace and enjoy your gatherings.Tune in as Marci discusses:Detaching with Compassion: How to let others be themselves without letting their behavior ruin your experience.Practicing Curiosity: Shifting from judgment to curiosity to ease tension and open the door to understanding.Planning Ahead:...2024-11-2128 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSpecial Holiday Series: The Power of PresenceIn this special episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci dives into the transformative gift of presence during the holiday season. Learn how to step away from the stress, overwhelm, and busyness to fully embrace the joy and peace found in simple, everyday moments. Marci introduces the concept of "glimmers"—those small bursts of joy or peace that arise from appreciating life's simple pleasures—and how they can enhance your mental health and nervous system resilience.Discover how to create "gratitude anchors" by pausing to savor these glimmers, letting them land deeply in you...2024-11-2113 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSpecial Holiday Series: When the Holidays are HardIn this heartfelt episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci explores how to navigate the holiday season when it feels anything but joyful. Whether you're grieving a loss, experiencing loneliness, or facing life's challenges, Marci shares practical tools to honor your emotions while creating space for moments of peace and joy.Learn how to embrace your feelings without guilt, hold space for grief alongside gratitude, and incorporate meaningful rituals to remember loved ones. Marci also provides actionable ideas for balancing the “AND” — feeling sadness while allowing glimpses of joy. Tune in for an uplifting discus...2024-11-1818 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomSpecial Series: Making the Holidays Meaningful: Finding Real Joy and Fulfillment This SeasonIn this episode, Marci kicks off the Holiday Harmony series by exploring what it means to create a truly meaningful holiday season. While the holidays are often filled with mixed emotions—joy, stress, or even grief—she’ll discuss how to focus on what genuinely matters, letting go of perfection and the pressure to do it all.Together, Marci redefines a meaningful holiday season, not as a time to do more, but as a time to feel more connected, present, and aligned with our values. She'll talk about releasing the “shoulds” and embracing what brings real joy and fulfil...2024-11-1522 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomEmbracing the Contrast of Life in Order to Experience More Joy with Jill PackIn this uplifting episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom Podcast, Marci welcomes midlife coach Jill Pack to discuss "Embracing the Contrast of Life to Experience More Joy." Jill shares her journey of transformation, offering insights on how midlife women can create a fulfilling life despite challenging circumstances. Together, Marci and Jill explore how embracing life’s ups and downs can lead to greater joy and resilience. They discuss finding beauty in the “50/50” of life—learning to love others fully while letting go of rigid expectations. Jill emphasizes the power of curiosity and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to appro...2024-11-0845 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomThe Difference Between Being a Victim and Being VictimizedIn this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, host Marci Owen dives deep into the powerful distinction between being a victim vs being victimized. Drawing from personal experiences and the insights of her coach, Marci explores how shifting your mindset can transform painful experiences into stepping stones for growth and resilience.Marci explains that while being victimized involves real hurt from events beyond our control, staying in that mindset keeps us disempowered. In contrast, accepting that an event happened, and embracing our emotions without judgment, allows us to move through the pain and start...2024-11-0119 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomMy Birthday: Celebrating 60 Moments of Joy and 60 Ways to Spread LoveReady to feel inspired, uplifted, and motivated to spread love? In this special birthday episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci shares personal stories that have shaped her life—and her heart. Celebrating a milestone 60th birthday, Marci takes you on a journey through some unforgettable moments of joy, from her softball glory days to tender family memories. But that’s just the beginning.As a special birthday gift to YOU, Marci reveals 60 practical and heartfelt ways to spread love, starting with yourself and radiating outward to loved ones and even strangers. These small but p...2024-10-2538 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomHealing Old Wounds and Finding Your VoiceIn this episode of The Courageous and Confident Christian Mom podcast, Marci Owen delves into the transformative journey of healing past emotional wounds and reclaiming your voice. Join Marci as she shares practical tools to help you break free from old stories and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. She guides listeners through the process of recognizing emotional triggers, understanding nervous system responses, and using self-care practices to build resilience.Marci also offers powerful insights into inner child work, encouraging you to revisit early memories with compassion to heal and integrate these experiences. Discover how...2024-10-1829 minThe Courageous and Confident Christian MomImprove the Emotional and Sexual Intimacy in Your Marriage with Guest Coach Tammy CampIn this episode, host Marci is joined by Marriage and Intimacy Coach Tammy Camp for an inspiring conversation on revitalizing relationships. Together, they explore how to reignite intimacy in marriage, overcome 'good girl' syndrome, and balance the roles of spouse and parent. Tammy shares valuable insights on nurturing emotional and sexual intimacy, as well as practical tips on owning your part of the relationship to strengthen connection. Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, this episode offers empowering tools for Christian women to deepen their marital bond and rediscover passion. Tune in to lear...2024-10-1141 min