Jennifer welcomes Lisa to explore the first pillar of the Enough Mom framework: courage. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, they reveal how true courage isn't about never feeling afraid—it's about taking daily steps forward even when life feels impossible. From Lisa's hilarious kayak race story to deep truths about thought patterns and identity, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for every mama battling lies in her own mind.

This episode is for every mama who feels stuck, overwhelmed by negative self-talk, or paralyzed by limiting beliefs. You'll discover how to take your thoughts captive, replace lies with truth, and gain courage one small choice at a time. Plus, you'll hear an unforgettable story about an 80-year-old man, a broken kayak, and a surprising trophy that proves the power of not quitting.

Timestamps 03:00 - Life with Teenagers: Navigating the Weird Seasons 05:00 - The Power of Sharing Your Story Without Apology 10:00 - It's a Daily Battle, Not a Finish Line 12:00 - The Importance of Thought Inventory: What Are You Actually Thinking? 18:00 - The Four Questions to Ask About Your Thoughts 23:00 - Lisa's Story: The Kayak Race That Changed Everything 35:00 - Choosing One Stroke at a Time 38:00 - The Power of Community and Encouragement 42:00 - The Second Place Trophy: A Symbol of Not Quitting 45:00 - Practical Steps: Identifying Your Limiting Beliefs 48:00 - Confronting the Lie: "I'm Not a Leader" 53:00 - Choosing Trust in the Face of Fear 60:00 - Closing & Next Steps: Confidence and Freedom Over Perfection

About the Guest Lisa Michelle Jones is an Exercise Physiologist, health coach, Bible teacher, and founder of FITT By Design. She empowers women to discover their unique design and live with resilience and perseverance. Lisa is a homeschool mom of three living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Connect: lisamichellejones.com

About the Host Jennifer Bryant is an educational leader, having worked in every sector of school from public to private to homeschool. She is a California girl living in Hawaii, homeschool mama to teenagers, and recovering perfectionist. As an ADHD mom and former authoritative parent turned compassionate parent, she brings raw honesty and deep insight to conversations about maternal mental health. Jennifer is passionate about helping mothers find courage, build confidence, and walk boldly in their calling.

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Mentioned in This Episode: The concept of "taking thoughts captive" (2 Corinthians 10:5) Four questions to examine your thoughts: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? Does it align with who God says I am?

Action Steps This week, take one step to confront a limiting belief: Identify one limiting belief you've been telling yourself (e.g., "I'm not brave," "I'm not a leader," "I'm always late," "That's not who I am") Pause and examine it using the four questions: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind? Does it align with who God says I am? Replace the lie with truth using biblical affirmations or positive truth statements Choose courage one small step at a time—remember, it's about progress, not perfection Surround yourself with encouragers—find people who believe in you and speak truth into your life

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