Girls Talking Life

Special Mother's Day Rerelease

If you have a mom, if you've lost your mom, if you've struggled (or are currently struggling) to become a mom, or if being a mom has ever felt hard, this episode is for you. My guest is the lovely Nancy Willis. She and I talk about her losing her mom to breast cancer. She tells us about the special moments that were gifted to her before her mom's passing, how their family was intentional about their last days together, and her walk through the deep grief that followed. Nancy describes how losing her person left her empty, even though she was surrounded by her fantastic husband and family and how relying on the Lord was what rescued her. Nancy and I talk about her emotional journey through infertility, how they made the decision to try ​in vitro fertilization and the waiting involved in that process. Nancy went on to have a healthy baby boy, but shares how she struggled being a mom to a newborn and how being a stay at home mom wasn't the right thing for her even though that was what she had always wanted and how hard that was to face. My conversation with Nancy is sure to stir your soul. Get all the show notes and connect with Nancy! (Episode originally released in November of 2018.)

We're wrapping up our Overcoming Anxiety series today with guest expert Dr. Chinwé Williams, a Board-Certified Therapist who specializes in anxiety and trauma recovery. Dr. Chinwé graciously normalizes worry and fear, walks us through what it might look if someone is experiencing an anxiety disorder, and gives strategies for easing general anxiety or managing a disorder between counseling appointments.

You'll hear us talk about…

• 4 common forms of anxiety
• 3 strategies to ease/manage anxiety
• When it's time to see a mental health professional
• Recognizing anxiety in our kids
• Accessing Jesus's peace

Dr. Chinwé Williams is a Licensed and Board-Certified Therapist and co-owner of SCTI. She has served as an associate professor, college and high school counselor, clinical therapist, and executive coach. She currently works as a consultant for schools, non-profit, faith-based, and corporate work settings. Her expertise lies in areas of stress/anxiety management, trauma recovery, intersection of faith and mental health, and youth and women's wellness.

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Did you know that moving your body helps you let go of whatever it is you're holding onto at a cellular level, a muscular level and even a mental level?

Miranda Jo Davis joins me for a conversation about adding movement into our daily routines in order to ease anxiety. She says that movement can lower the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies and bring our minds back to the present moment.

You'll hear us talk about…

• Miranda's story of overcoming fear and anxiety
• The mind body connection
• Yoga and Christianity
• Integrating worship into your movement
• Ideas for adding movement into your day

Miranda is an expert in the yoga world with over twenty years of experience. She owns PerfectFit Christian Yoga Teacher Training and infuses scripture to shape her teachings. In ministry, Miranda is a biblical counselor, using God's word to implement heart change. She is the best-selling author of Christian Girl in the Yoga World and featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and print as an expert in Mind/Body wellness.

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Did you know you can use creativity to access joy?

Would you call yourself an artist? I wouldn't have said that about myself. But my guest, says we're all artists, and that by being creative we're reminded "of the goodness and the peace, and the purity with which God created us."

I'm talking with Merideth Hite Estevez, formally trained oboist and creator of Artists for Joy, about how making something you care about can connect you with God and ease your anxiety.

You'll hear us talk about…

• Merideth's story of perfectionism, anxiety and burnout
• Creative practices to release anxiety and access joy
• How creativity intersects with our faith
• Ideas for creative practices you can try

Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a spiritual space-maker for artists as an oboist, writer, coach, and educator. Her podcast Artists for Joy was an Award of Excellence Winner in the 2022 Communicator Awards and is in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide. She has served thousands of artists in communal creative recovery with her popular support groups around Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way and serves artists of all disciplines through her writings, workshops, and one-to-one coaching services. She holds degrees in oboe from The Juilliard School and Yale University and is a Certified Start with Heart Facilitator through Graydin.

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What are you consuming? What are you filling up on? Is it adding to your anxiety?

We are beginning a brand new series today: Overcoming Anxiety. Most of us experience some sort of anxiety, everything from occasional or situational feelings of worry or fear all the way to anxiety disorders where there is frequent and intense, even excessive worry or fear.

For the most part, in this series we will be talking about the common, everyday anxiety we all experience, not anxiety disorders. But later in the series, we will hear from a LPC on different types of anxiety and when it's time to see a mental health professional.

So how do we become grounded in peace? We let God intervene.

Today Amy Seiffert joins me for a conversation about nourishing ourselves with the things our souls need to be fulfilled.

You'll hear us talk about…

• Spiritual junk food we're consuming
• Amy's story of overwhelm and her new book Starved
• Techniques to ground us in peace

Amy is also the author of Grace Looks Amazing on You and is on the teaching team at Brookside Church. She is an affiliate Cru staff member and a regular YouVersion Bible teacher. She loves to travel and speak (and try new foods on all of her adventures!). Amy is married to her college sweetheart, Rob, and they live in Bowling Green, Ohio, with their three kids.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free (out March 21st)

Luke 15:20 – the prodigal son – So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

"Connection happens through the cracks." – Brene Brown

AMY'S FAVORITE 5

Colab Dry Shampoo

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Welcome to another Girls Talking Life Extra. It's not a full show, just a short chat with a past guest to let you know what she's up to now.

I'm talking with Rhonda Stoppe. Rhonda joined me on episode 70 and we talked about marriage, becoming the couple you long to be.

Today we are talking about her book Moms Raising Sons to Be Men. The 10th anniversary edition releases on March 7th. And you guys, Rhonda is awesome. She's the big sister we all need!

Rhonda's website - https://www.rhondastoppe.com/

Rhonda on episode 70 [Becoming the Couple You Long to Be] -https://girlstalkinglife.com/70-rhonda-stoppe-becoming-the-couple-you-long-to-be/

Rhonda's free gift to you - God Uses Ordinary People

I'll be giving a copy of her book away next month to a GTL newsletter subscriber. If you'd like a chance to win it, be sure you are on my mailing list!

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Did you know February is International Friendship Month?

Today we're talking about being hurt in friendship, because, unless you've been living under a rock, I'm pretty sure you have been hurt by a friend sometime in your life. And while today's show isn't going to magically protect you from all future friendship hurt, Amberly Neese, speaker, comedian and author, is here to talk about finding safe friends and being a safe place for our people to land.

You'll hear us talk about…

• Being Hurt in Friendship
• Moving Past the Fear of Rejection
• Levels of Friendship
• The One Anothers of the New Testament

Amberly Neese is a popular speaker/teacher, comedian, author, and all-around encourager dedicated to helping you become the joyful person you were created to be. She helps people like you and your group experience the freedom found in meaningful relationships with God and others.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Marriage Date Night

Aspire Women's Events

Amberly's Books

Untangling Faith

AMBERLY'S FAVORITE 5

Miss Jessie's Hair Products

Crossway NIV New Testament

Truff Hot Sauce

Columbia Hiking Shirts

Starting a New Playlist!

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This is the third and final episode in our new year's series, Significance, Dreams and Calling. If you missed either of the first two shows in the series, you'll want to go back and catch up!

In Today's episode, we're digging in even deeper and talking about finding clarity and confidence in your calling. This show was originally released in September of 2021. It was a top show then and it fits perfectly in this series which is why I'm releasing it again. Bailey Stone and I are talking about finding our unique callings and the confidence to live those callings out.

Bailey is a Certified Professional Life Coach who helps women elevate their confidence and increase clarity so they can pursue their calling and make an impact.

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Did you know the Easter season is almost here? Lent begins on February 22, 2023. If you are looking for a way to focus on Jesus as we approach the Easter season, consider reading Easter Matters, How the Resurrection of Jesus Changes You. Easter Matters, is a devotional written by Anna Nash and Katy Shelton where you'll explore the 21 chapters in the gospel of John. Listen to [Girls Talking Easter] where Anna Nash shares what readers can expect from this book. Buy Easter Matters

Do you have a dream in your heart, but don't know where to begin? Have you been pursuing a dream, but feel stuck? Are you weary from operating alone?

Merritt Onsa – host of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast, a Dream Coach and creator of the Dreamer Lab where she supports Christian women in building community, clarity, and confidence to pursue a God-shaped dream – joins me today for the second episode in our new year's series, Significance, Dreams and Calling.

You'll hear us talk about…

• What a God-shaped dream is
• Where to start on your dream
• Questions to ask if you're stalled or stuck
• How being in community fuels your dream
• What to do if you're not a dreamer

Merritt is passionate about helping women trade in fear and imposter syndrome for the freedom in Christ that is already ours. Whether you're starting a business, ministry, or non-profit, writing a book or shifting careers, Merritt's teaching and coaching can help you take bold, purposeful steps, face challenges without giving up, and overcome doubt so you can pour out the gifts and talents God has planted in you.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Matthew 6:33 – But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

The Dreamer Lab

Imposter Syndrome Bible Reading Plan

Devoted Dreamers Facebook Group

MERRITT'S FAVORITE 5

All it Takes is a Goal with Jon Acuff

The Passion Translation

Candied Jalapeños

EO Hand Soap Lemon & Eucalyptus

Bluey Show

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WORD OF THE YEAR – WORD STUDY

You have your Word of the Year. Now what? Make it meaningful by studying what the Bible says about your word.

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Do you ever feel insignificant? Like your contribution doesn't matter?

If you're starting this new year wondering whether your life matters, you are in the right place. I'm talking with Rachael Adams about just how significant you are and how the little things you do can have a big impact if you're partnering with God.

Rachael says "it isn't about doing more but trusting in the value of all the little you are already doing."

You'll hear us talk about…

• Rachael's search for her own significance
• Where our value comes from
• Why we feel insignificant
• How the small things matter

Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and host of The Love Offering podcast Rachael Adams hopes to help women realize their God-given purpose and significance. She and her husband, Bryan, run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate, and two dogs. Her work has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, Today Parenting, and YouVersion.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

A Little Goes A Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life

Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The Love Offering Podcast

Lauren Daigle Song – You Say

Zechariah 4:10 – Those who have made fun of this day of small beginnings will celebrate when they see Zerubbabel holding this important stone.

RACHAELS'S FAVORITE 5

Woven by Angie Smith

Harry and Meghan Documentary

Kylie Jenner Lip Stick

Dazzle Dry Nail Polish

Madewell Jeans

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WORD OF THE YEAR – WORD STUDY

You have your Word of the Year. Now what? Make it meaningful by studying what the Bible says about your word.

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PAST NEW YEAR'S SERIES

#78 [Making the Most of Your God-given Time] with Sarah K. Butterfield

#79 [Manage Your Money on Mission] with Katie Jones

#30 [Your Wellness for God's Glory] with Kara Osborne (Physical and Spiritual Wellness)

#31 [Health in Your Enneagram Number] with Julie Short

#9 [Restoration Therapy] with Nicole Zasowski (Infertility; Emotional and Relational Health)

#8 [True Health] with Julie Watson (Movement, Nutrition + Including God in Your Health Journey)