In this two-part Christmas series, I’m looking back with tenderness, wisdom, and a whole lot of grace… and sharing the things I wish I could whisper to my younger mama self.

In Part 1, we talk about slowing down, savoring home, building spiritual rhythms, caring for your own emotional and physical well-being, and learning to mother from a place of grounded identity in Christ — instead of exhaustion or striving.

If you’ve ever looked back and wished you had known then what you know now, this episode will meet you right in that tender place. My hope is that you feel encouraged, understood, and gently reminded that God wastes nothing — not even the messy, frazzled, beautiful parts of our motherhood story.

Tune in for truth, compassion, reflection, and a “Whisper to Go” you can carry with you this Christmas season. 💛

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In this tender and hope-filled episode, we talk about what it means to look back on a complicated year with eyes trained to see God’s goodness. It all began with one simple task — starting my family’s annual Shutterfly book — and realizing that even beautiful photos can stir up emotions we thought we had finished processing.

But here’s the gift: our emotions don’t rise up to punish us… they rise up to heal us.

Today, I share:

• how unprocessed emotions hide behind even our happiest memories
• why avoiding hard feelings keeps us from experiencing the joyful ones
• the powerful mindset shift that comes from viewing your year through James 1:2–4
• how God shows up in the helpers, the small blessings, and the unseen moments
• why reframing your story is one of the holiest, most freeing practices you can embrace

This is not an episode about dwelling on the hard — it’s about discovering joy inside of it, and learning to see your year the way God does: full of perseverance, growth, and grace woven into every chapter.

Take a deep breath, friend.
You might just discover that this year held more beauty than you realized — and more of God’s fingerprints than you ever imagined. 🤍✨

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In this heart-centered holiday episode, we’re talking about how to walk into Thanksgiving with peace, intention, and emotional resilience. Whether your family gatherings are warm and wonderful or complicated and tender, you can decide ahead of time how you want to show up — and today, I’m sharing simple, powerful coaching tools to help you do exactly that.

You’ll learn:
• How a 10-minute thought dump + emotional release can transform your whole day
• Why “feeling first” is the key to showing up as your best self
• The freedom that comes from no longer arguing with reality
• How to intentionally choose the emotions you want to experience
• What it actually looks like to let the Holy Spirit lead your presence this holiday

We’ll prepare your heart for gratitude, connection, and grace — no matter what your Thanksgiving table holds this year.

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Take a deep breath, friend. You get to choose how you show up this week — and it’s going to be beautiful. 🤍🕊️

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This week on Holy Whispers, I’m joined by my first-ever guest — my friend and fellow life coach, Megan Cheatham (Remnant Hope Coaching) — for a heartfelt conversation about the real, life-changing work of life coaching.

In this episode, Megan and I share how life coaching transformed our lives from the inside out, strengthened our relationships, and deepened our faith. We talk about the tools that changed everything, why we each became life coaches, the value of 1-on-1 coaching, and even touch a bit on Splankna therapy.

If you’ve ever wondered what life coaching really is, why it matters, or how real women use it to renew their minds and transform their lives — this conversation will encourage your heart.

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This week on Holy Whispers, we’re exploring what it means to live with a heart lit by courage — even when fear whispers in the background.

As we continue transforming our thoughts and creating the emotions we want to live from, bold action becomes the natural next step. This episode invites you to step into that next chapter with faith, obedience, and a soul ignited by God’s purpose.

Join me as we talk about what happens when we say yes — not because we’re fearless, but because we’re faithful. Let’s become women who live on fire for what’s next.

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The clocks have fallen back, the evenings arrive sooner, and we’re entering the slower rhythm of late fall — where daylight fades early and the world feels a bit quieter.

For many of us, this shift can bring a dip in energy, creativity, and mood.
Less sunshine. Longer stretches in the dark. Holiday emotions beginning to surface.

It’s easy this time of year to say things like:

“I can’t wait until the days get longer again.”
“This season just feels heavy.”

But what if we didn’t wish these days away?
What if we learned to thrive in this season — not just get through it?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about:

✨ The mindset shift that changes how we experience darker evenings
✨ Why “wishing away reality” steals present peace
✨ Allowing tender emotions without living in them
✨ The power of chosen joy vs forced positivity
✨ Becoming women who notice blessings more than burdens
✨ Practical ways to uplift your spirit during shorter days
✨ Creating cozy rhythms that nourish your soul

This isn’t fake optimism — it’s faithful optimism.
It’s choosing to believe that God is here, too — in the softness, the slowness, the early nightfall, and quiet evenings at home.

There is beauty in this season. There is goodness in these hours.
And we get to decide what story we tell ourselves as we walk through it.

So pour something warm, grab a blanket, and let this be a gentle reset for your heart.

Whisper to Go:
Even in the dark, there is beauty. I find the blessings. I choose gratitude & light.

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Mindset work matters — but true transformation happens when we pair renewed thoughts with courageous action and a willingness to feel our emotions instead of avoiding them.

In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to stop just thinking like the woman you want to become and start acting like her now — even when it’s uncomfortable. We’ll explore why your brain resists change, how to recognize the sneaky thoughts that hold you back, and how processing emotions (instead of numbing them) is a sacred part of growth.

If you’re feeling stuck in your goals or you want to finish this year strong — grounded, confident, and on fire for the life God’s calling you to — this conversation will encourage and equip you.

You don’t need perfection to change your life.
You just need willingness — to act, to feel, and to trust that God is completing His good work in you.

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What if you decided — right here, right now — to go all in on being your own biggest cheerleader? 💛

This week, we’re talking about what it looks like to speak life, truth, and confidence over yourself instead of criticism and doubt. You’ll learn how to renew your mind, use “thought bridges” when new beliefs don’t yet feel natural, and remember that your personality isn’t permanent — God designed you to grow and transform.

This isn’t about ignoring emotions (we’ll cover that next week!) — it’s about intentionally shifting your thought patterns to align with who God says you are.

✨ You’ll walk away with tools to:

• Catch self-critical thoughts before they take root

• Replace them with truth-filled, empowering beliefs

• Live from a place of peace, purpose, and Holy Spirit confidence

Romans 15:13 reminds us:

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him...”

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What if this quarter wasn’t about achieving the goal… but about becoming the woman who keeps showing up for it?

In this episode, we explore how to shift your focus from chasing outcomes to embracing the daily habits that build consistency, confidence, and peace. You’ll be reminded that your worth isn’t found in what you do — it’s found in who you are in Christ.

We’ll talk about why our brains resist change, how to “eat the frog” and do the hard things first, and why courage grows not when fear disappears, but when we move forward anyway.

This isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about being faithful with the time and gifts God’s given you, one small step at a time.

💫 You’ll walk away with practical encouragement to:

As we enter the final stretch of 2025, it’s time to reframe how we think about goals, progress, and peace of mind. Instead of seeing this quarter as an ending, what if we looked at it as early access to 2026?

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a powerful mindset shift that helps you celebrate your wins, release the disappointments, and use this season as a head start on your next chapter. We’ll talk about how to flip those unhelpful thoughts, focus on gratitude, and realign your heart with Philippians 4:6.

Whether your goals are big or small, you’ll leave this episode feeling renewed, refocused, and ready to finish the year with joy and purpose.

✨ Whisper to Go: “When I focus on gratitude, I unlock peace. I can trust that God is already preparing my next season — and I get to partner with Him, one thankful thought at a time.”

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