Today in episode 69, I'm sharing something especially close to my heart—the speech I recently gave to a group of single moms about nurturing emotional wellbeing during the holidays.

Because let's be honest… The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also bring up stress, financial pressure, memories, loneliness, and all kinds of emotions we don't always expect. And sometimes, the very season that's supposed to be peaceful can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, we're talking about: ✨ How your emotional health is directly connected to your children's wellbeing ✨ The true best gift you can give your kids this Christmas (hint: it isn't found in a store) ✨ How to slow your pace from the world's speed to God's speed ✨ Simple Five Minute Habits that help you feel grounded, calm, and connected ✨ What it really means to give your children the gift of your presence ✨ How focusing on the true meaning of Christmas brings peace into your home

I share personal stories—times when I felt like I was drowning, seasons where yelling and overwhelm ruled my days, moments God rescued me, and how He continues to guide me in motherhood 13 years later.

You'll hear research from the U.S. Surgeon General about parental stress, powerful biblical reminders of Jesus' unhurried pace, and practical tools that fit into real mom-life… even the messy parts.

This episode is an invitation to: 🌿 slow down 🌿 breathe 🌿 reconnect with God 🌿 care for yourself alongside your children 🌿 create meaningful moments—not perfect ones 🌿 and remember that when you are okay, your kids have a much better chance of being okay too.

Whether you're a single mom, a blended family mom, or anywhere in between, I hope these stories and tools remind you that God is with you, that you are not alone, and that emotional wellness is one of the greatest gifts you can give your home.

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• Why your mindset might be working against you if you're not actively rewiring it

• How your thoughts shape your emotions, actions, and results — in your life

• The simple STEER Belief Map process to identify and replace limiting beliefs

• How you can literally create new neural pathways and start thinking in alignment with God's truth

• A beautiful real-life example of walking through the STEER process with my friend Sara

• How to invite God into your thought life and feel that shift from fear and self-doubt to peace and confidence

1. Grab a piece of paper and write STEER down the left side: S – Situation T – Thoughts E – Emotions E – Execution R – Results

2. Work through your current challenge or mindset block using this framework.

3. Then, flip it around to REETS to intentionally create what you want to think, feel, and do moving forward.

Pair this with prayer and your favorite essential oils to help your heart and mind align with God's truth.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why small, simple habits matter (and how they add up)

• How to notice your body's signals before burnout hits

• Ways to reset your nervous system in five minutes or less

• The real benefits — and costs — of listening to or ignoring your body's cues

• How these moments help you show up better for your family and God's calling on your life

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We all have those days where everything feels like too much—you're either frozen or running at full speed. In this episode, I share 5 simple tips you can use right in the moment to calm your mind, refocus, and invite God into your day.

From prayer, deep breathing, and Adaptiv essential oil to a quick brain dump and fresh air, these small steps will help you move from frazzled to peaceful—even in the middle of chaos.

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Have you ever caught yourself looking at what everyone else is doing and suddenly all the progress you've made feels small? That happened to me this week at the doTERRA convention, and God gave me such a powerful reminder: comparison is stealing our confidence, and it's not okay.

In this short and sweet episode, I share a behind-the-scenes moment from convention, how the enemy tried to trap me in comparison, and how God gently reminded me that I am exactly where He wants me to be. The same is true for you.

You don't need to compare your journey to anyone else's. God has planted you right where you are for a reason, and step by step—one small, consistent habit at a time—He will take you where you need to go.

So today I invite you to pause, breathe, and ask: What is God calling me to say yes to? Then take that 1 next step in faith.

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Do you ever feel like life is just happening to you—that you're constantly giving, constantly sacrificing, and running on empty? In this episode of the 5 Minute Habits for Mom Podcast, I explore the powerful gift of choice God has given us, and how He increases our capacity when we follow His will.

I share a personal and moving story about supporting a mom during labor, the decisions I faced between serving others and showing up for my own family, and how God guided me every step of the way. From this experience, I pulls out four key lessons about serving wisely, making decisions with God, caring for ourselves, and trusting that God will expand our capacity when we align with Him.

You'll walk away with encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that your choices matter—and when you partner with God, He will help you do far more than you thought possible.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between caretaking and serving

• How to make decisions with God's guidance rather than just saying "yes" to everything

• Why it's important not to run faster than you have strength (Mosiah 4:26–27)

• Ways to care for yourself and rebuild capacity after sacrifice

• How God increases your energy, time, and ability when you follow His direction

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Welcome back to the 5 Minute Habits for Mom Podcast! After a six–month pause, I'm so excited to be back with you. In this episode, I share what's been happening , what God has been teaching me, and how pairing righteous desires with consistent habits can create incredible momentum toward building your dreams!

You'll hear: ✨ How partnering with God has carried me through challenges & brought growth ✨ The habits and mindset tools that helped me gain momentum ✨ Why vision matters when you're building your dreams

My hope is that this episode inspires you to take one small, simple habit and begin building your own momentum today!

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I am sad to share the news that I will be pushing pause on the podcast for now. I hope to be back this summer. We'll see what God has planned!

Do you go to bed at night overwhelmed and mentally exhausted? You are not alone. AND there is hope. One of the reasons you could be mentally exhaused is becasue it feels like you always have 500 things to do.

In this episode I share simple strategies of habits stacking and creating workflows to help you eliminate 90% of your to do list and go to bed at night looking forward to the next day!

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Click here for episode 1 in the Reclaim Your Time Series: Planning Your Time

Click here for episode 2 in the Reclaim Your Time Series: Bookending Your Day with God

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Sorry for the delay on this episode!

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Bookening your day with God is the most important habit you will develop. When you start your day with God and end your day with Him consistently, overtime you will be more likely to bring Him into the details of your day which of course will help even the most challenging days become full of JOY!

You will be inspired in this episode to start simply or deepen your morning and evening time with God!

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