Ever feel like you come home from vacation and instantly fall back into stress and overwhelm? In this episode, we’ll talk about how our brains mix “emotional cocktails” based on the thoughts we choose—whether it’s the bitter taste of anxiety or the sweet refreshment of joy. You’ll learn how science (neuroplasticity) and Scripture work together to help us keep our minds in a vacation-like state of peace, no matter what’s on our to-do list. Plus, I’ll share a practical way to shift your focus so your heart stays full and your spirit stays centered on God.

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show—and your peace is nowhere to be found? In this episode, we explore what it means to return to your spiritual center when life feels overwhelming. I’ll share how I realized I was carrying nervous energy all day long and how tuning in—with prayer, breath, journaling, and tapping—helps bring me back to God’s presence.

We’ll also dig into Romans 5:3–5, Paul’s powerful reminder that joy and hardship can coexist, and that our struggles can actually produce hope. You’ll leave with practical tools and a gentle “Whisper to Go” reminding you that even when you drift, God never moves.

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In celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary, I’m reflecting on the journey of love, commitment, and how God has gently—sometimes stubbornly—woven Himself into the fabric of our marriage. From the strength of a cord of three strands in Ecclesiastes to Ruth’s promise of devotion, this episode is a quiet conversation about walking through life together… with God at the center.

I’ll share some lessons from the last two and a half decades (and a few laughs), plus a simple coaching reflection you can use to invite God deeper into your relationships.

Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between—this is an episode about letting God be the thread that holds it all together.

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Ever feel like you’re trying to hold everything together—and dropping half of it in the process? In this episode, I share a story about my great-niece, a pile of pool toys, and the oh-so-familiar feeling of carrying more than we were meant to. Spoiler alert: it looks a lot like how I show up to God some days.

We’ll explore Psalm 55:22 and how God lovingly invites us to cast our cares on Him—not carry them on our own. I’ll also share a life coaching tool to help us name the worries we keep picking back up… and how to finally set them down.

Because friend, you weren’t made to carry everything. You were made to trust the One who can.

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Ever catch yourself saying, “Life is just stressful”… without questioning whether it really has to be?

In this episode of Holy Whispers, we dig into the subtle but powerful role our thoughts play in shaping how we experience everyday life. I’ll share a personal story of how one sneaky thought rut was running the show—and how noticing it began to shift everything.

You’ll also learn a simple life coaching tool to start taking your thoughts captive and journaling your way to clarity and peace.
And of course, we’ll anchor it all in Scripture—and end with your Whisper to Go for the week.

Grab your notebook and a quiet moment. Let’s tune in to what God’s whispering about your mindset.

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In this heartfelt introduction, I’m sharing the “why” behind this podcast—how God’s quiet nudges (or not-so-quiet shouts!) led me to finally step out and start this journey.

As a Certified Christian Life Coach, a former homeschool mom, and a deep-thinking introvert, my heart is to offer a peaceful place for you to hear God's whispers in the middle of your own beautiful, chaotic, and sometimes hilarious life.

In this episode, I talk about the legacy I hope to live and leave for my kids and grandkids, what I envision this podcast becoming, and how we’ll blend Scripture, real-life stories, and coaching tools with humor and grace.

So grab a cozy drink, take a deep breath, and let’s begin.

Let’s lean in to hear His holy whispers.

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