Embrace It All!

On this episode I will discuss the real secret to a next-level marriage (Hint: It’s Not Just Communication)

As summer winds down, we are diving deep into a topic that has been on my heart for a long time. It all started with a vivid dream about my nieces asking for the ultimate secret to a long, happy marriage. While communication and compromise are crucial, there is something far greater at the core of a thriving relationship.

In this episode, I share how a powerful BYU devotional speech by Abigail M. Allen completely shifted my perspective. I break down four transformative questions rooted in charity—the pure love of Christ—and how adapting them specifically for my marriage with David has changed everything.

Tune in to discover:

• The unexpected answer I gave my nieces about true marital success.
• 4 specific questions to ask yourself daily to elevate your relationship.
• How to pivot from criticizing to celebrating the divine in your spouse.
• The power of small, daily, intentional choices (even when you aren't perfect).

Building a stronger marriage starts with looking inward. Join me for a heartfelt conversation on how striving for Christlike love can take your relationship to the next level. 

https://speeches.byu.edu/speakers/abigail-m-allen/ 

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In this episode, I’m opening up about the emotional roller coaster of my recent weeks. Between celebrating 39 years of marriage and navigating my daughter Jessica’s birthday and the 3rd anniversary of her passing, I learned in a very raw way that grief simply doesn't have an expiration date.

It is completely okay to exist in a space of sorrow. But what happens when you get stuck there, and the negativity starts to creep into your mind and your relationships?

If you’ve ever experienced intense loss, you know how easily the mind can spiral. Tune in to discover the 7 practical, faith-filled strategies that helped me pull myself back into the light, including:
✨ Why we need compassion over criticism during heavy milestones.
✨ The power of writing it down to empty the heavy mental clutter.
✨ How to visualize your inner warrior to battle negative thoughts.
✨ The beautiful, bittersweet reality of carrying deep sorrow and deep joy at the exact same time. 

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In this episode, I share our nine‑day trip that became far more than a vacation—it became a reset button for our marriage and a living lesson in what firm commitment really looks like.

The journey begins in Maryland, serving alongside our sons and a group of young adults in a community project called “Shop the Block.” , “There’s a different kind of closeness that comes from serving together,” a line that captures the spirit of the trip’s beginning.

From there, we wander through Amish country, where the simplicity and intentionality of the Amish way of life sparks reflection on how easily modern life pulls us away from what matters most. Their route continues through early church history sites in Palmyra and Kirtland, where the sacrifices and steadfastness of early Saints deepen our appreciation for conviction and devotion.

The trip also brings moments of awe—like braving the icy winds on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls—and moments of tenderness, like watching Dave stand proudly in front of the Progressive Insurance headquarters where he spent 37 years building a career and supporting their family. “He was committed. Deeply. Quietly. Consistently.”

These experiences lead me into a heartfelt exploration of the difference between being committed and being firmly committed—especially in marriage. I reflect on the cultural shift toward self‑focused relationships, the challenges we have faced (including the grief of losing Jessica), and the daily choice to turn toward each other rather than away.

I also share insights gathered from couples we've  worked with:

• Holding an eternal, long‑term perspective
• Letting nothing stand in the way of prioritizing the marriage
• Offering grace through life’s phases
• Keeping excitement alive through intentional dating
• Dedicated
• Being “all in”
• Communicating honestly, even when it’s uncomfortable

Ultimately,  firm commitment isn’t flashy—it’s steady, daily, and sacred. It anchors us. It shapes how we love. And it carries us through.

I invite you, my listeners,  to reflect on their own lives:
Where are you firmly committed—and how does that commitment shape who you are becoming? 

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 This episode blends real‑life storytelling with powerful mindset tools. After navigating our grandson’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, preparing a major presentation, and launching a scholarship in our daughter’s name, I found myself face‑to‑face with destructive thought patterns I thought I had already mastered. I break down what distorted thinking looks like, how it shows up in relationships, and the questions that help bring us back to truth. 

Also, as promised, here is the link to The Jessica Adams Lindstrom Legacy in Healthcare Award https://jessicaadamslindstromlegacyinhealthcareaward.org/

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Strong relationships are fundamental to our existence.  We all need each other!  But there are three most important relationships are imperative for each of us  to develop and strengthen before we can create and strengthen all other relationships in our lives.  In this espisode I explore these foundational relationships, what they look like, and ways that I have found to to build and fortify each.  

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The theme for this past year as well as the beginning of this year for our family can be summed up into one word: CHANGE.

Each one of us has experienced so many changes.  And yet, through it all, we have become stronger, and our ability to adjust has increased tremendously.  We have formed new relationships and have strengthened existing relationships.  

In todays episode I recap briefly the changes we have experienced over the year as a family,  as well as introduce the direction this podcast will be focussing on for the next few months.  I'm pretty excited about it, because it all has to do with strengthening relationships, especially family relationships. 

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I had a friend ask me an interesting question several weeks ago.  It has given me much to think about since then, and has led me to ponder my own experience of not receiving the miracle I had hoped for two years ago.  My plans don't always line up with God's plans for me, and I continue to be faced with how I am going to handle my "but if not" moments.  

Dennis Simmons "But if Not"

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/but-if-not?lang=eng

Lance Wickman "But if Not"

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/10/but-if-not?lang=eng

But If Not: Finding God in Unmet Expectations and Unwatnted Detours

https://www.amazon.com/But-If-Not-Expectations-Unwanted/dp/1639934235

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On this episode I share how believing two thoughts created so much misery for too long.  Our brains offer us thousands of thoughts each day, some are true and some are stories and some are downright lies.  Unfortunately, for me, I believed two lies my brain offered me, causing nothing but worry and despair.  And I could have prevented weeks of feeling so miserable if I had just done one simple thing: challenge those thoughts.  It may sound too easy, but I promise it works.  Listen today and let me show you what a difference it can make.  

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Over the course of the last month and a half I have had several experiences that have helped me learn how painful it can be when our expectations don't line up with others' expecttions.  In this episode I share several experiences that have helped me learn the pain that can be caused when our expectations are unmet and what can remedy that pain.  

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That last two months have brought more changes to our family, and with it all the emotions of feeling joy and sorrow at the same time have been overwhelming.  My heart has been heavy and I haven’t been able to put into words all that I am thinking and feeling.  I am going to try, in this episode, to walk you through  all  I discovered as I held on and fought against these new changes and what it took to let go of the fight.    

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