This is my first episode back after wedding week! 🎉 We had the most magical, joy-filled celebration — and I’m still floating from all the love, beauty, and answered prayers. Thank you so much for your sweet messages and kind words — it meant the world to me!

Today we’re diving into a topic that has been close to my heart for years — your calling.

If you’ve ever wished God would just send you an email with your purpose, your five-year plan, and a clear next step — this one’s for you. I’ve been there! But over time, I’ve learned that our calling isn’t something we find somewhere “out there.” It’s something we wake up to — something that’s been right in front of us all along, waiting to be tended.

In this episode, I share: 💫 The four biggest myths we believe about our calling — and the truth that sets us free 💫 The story of a very cringey poem I wrote in high school (and what it revealed about my purpose even then) 💫 Why resistance is often a sign that you’re standing right in the middle of what matters 💫 How your gifts are never really about you — they’re the way God meets someone else’s need 💫 And why you’ll never “feel ready,” but you can still start — one small, brave step at a time

This is such an encouraging episode, especially if you’re in a season of wondering “what’s next?” or feeling a tug toward something new. Maybe you’ve been belittling your own gifts, comparing them to others, or waiting for perfect timing. I want this to be your reminder that:

Your calling isn’t lost. It’s already here. Your gifts aren’t small. They’re sacred. And the world needs what only you can give.

You don’t need a full roadmap — just the courage to say yes to what’s stirring in your heart.

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This week’s episode is all about high-capacity women — the ones who carry both the beauty and the burden of their lives with grace, who move through the world grounded, steady, and full of purpose.

If you’ve ever looked at another woman and thought, “How does she do it all?” — this episode is for you. Because being a high-capacity woman isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming more.

It’s about expanding from the inside out, doing your inner work before your outer work, protecting your energy like it’s sacred, and taking aligned, powerful action from a place of peace, not pressure.

We’re sharing three simple but life-changing habits that every high-capacity woman practices — and how you’re already doing them, maybe more than you think. 💛

In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ What it really means to be a high-capacity woman (it’s not about hustle) ✨ The importance of inner work before outer work — and how five quiet minutes a day can change everything ✨ How to protect your energy from leaks like overthinking, people-pleasing, and social media scrolls ✨ Why aligned, intentional action feels so much lighter and more powerful ✨ How to create a life that feels like overflow — not overwork

We also talk about embracing your season (whatever season you’re in!), following your desires, and the quiet power of women who do their inner work and show up from love instead of striving.

So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and get ready to feel inspired, seen, and reminded that you are already more capable and powerful than you realize.

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This week’s episode is a wake-up call for every woman who’s ever felt that tug — that restlessness that whispers, “There’s more for you.”

You’ve done the work. You’ve walked through healing, growth, and transformation. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and prayed the prayers. And now? It’s time to give it away.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my heart about what it means to move from transformation to multiplication — from healing to helping, from consuming to creating, from waiting to walking.

Because you weren’t created to be a reservoir. You were created to be a river. 💧

You’ll hear me talk about: ✨ The difference between searching and stewarding your calling ✨ How your transformation becomes someone else’s survival guide ✨ Why you’ll never think your way into courage — you have to act your way there ✨ The truth about confidence (it’s not what you think!) ✨ What it looks like to partner with God in your purpose ✨ How to step into the calling that’s already waiting for your yes

And friend, if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs your voice, your story, your heart.

This is your kairos moment — a divine invitation to rise, lead, and pour out from the overflow of all God has done in you.

Mentioned in this Episode: 💫 Next Level Life Summit – November 11 — a live virtual event where we’ll activate your calling, clarify your purpose, and help you turn your transformation into lasting impact.

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If this episode stirs something in you — that little voice that says, this is for me — say yes. Don’t wait for permission. Your next level life is waiting. 💛

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This week’s episode is all about one of the most surprising (and healing) truths I’ve ever learned: you transform your own life by focusing on others.

It sounds simple, but it’s deeply powerful — because so much of our anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion comes from being overly focused on ourselves. When we turn our attention outward — to loving, serving, and honoring others — something shifts inside of us. Our peace returns. Our joy multiplies. And we start to live in alignment with how God actually designed us to live.

In this episode, Emmy and I dive into: Why self-focus often breeds anxiety and disconnection How loving and serving others creates healing in your own heart and mind The difference between healthy service and codependency What it means to “outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10) — and how to make it a daily practice 💌 How focusing on others brings us back to what truly matters: people, presence, and purpose

We also talk about my favorite old teaching — the doctrine of vocation — and how every role we hold (mother, friend, co-worker, neighbor) is an invitation to serve the people right in front of us with love and excellence.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, inwardly focused, or just ready to reconnect with your purpose, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait until you “fix yourself” to live a meaningful life. You just have to start giving what you already have.

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As I’m recording this, we are just ten days away from Emme’s wedding (cue all the happy tears and chaos 😅). And let’s just say… my nervous system has had a lot of practice lately staying grounded and peaceful! Between my acid peel (what was I thinking?), a full closet overhaul, rewriting our business guidebook, and even starting English horseback riding lessons — it’s been a wild couple of weeks.

But here’s what I’ve noticed: many of these things have actually been helping me regulate. They’re creative, grounding, and keep me present — and that’s what we’re talking about today: how to calm your nervous system and come back to peace, no matter what’s happening around you.

In this episode, we’ll chat about: ✨ The difference between your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems — and why it matters ✨ How your body doesn’t know the difference between being chased by a bear and getting a snarky comment from your teenager ✨ Why it’s not about never getting stressed, but learning how to come back to calm ✨ My three favorite ways to bring yourself back to peace when life feels like a lot

Here’s the thing: your nervous system needs to know you’re safe — that all is well. And when you can create that internal sense of safety, even when things feel busy or uncertain, everything changes.

So take a deep breath, dear ones. You are safe, you are loved, and all is well. 💛

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328. 5 Ways to Understand & Love Your Family Better!

It’s wedding month (!!), and things are getting real around here. Between seating charts, last-minute details, and a few (okay, a lot) of happy tears, Edie and her daughter Emmy are sitting down to talk about something that couldn’t be more timely: family relationships.

Whether you’re navigating the chaos of wedding season, the sweetness of sibling trips, or just the everyday ups and downs of family life, this episode will help you see your relationships through a softer, more intentional lens.

Together, they share 5 powerful ways to understand and love your family better—even when it’s messy, even when it’s hard, and especially when it matters most.

 In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why seating charts might be harder than the wedding itself 😂

The one question that changes everything: “What’s underneath that behavior?”

How to stay connected when your emotions (or someone else’s) feel big.

Why true connection starts with your mindset — not their behavior.

How to show up as your true self, not your ego or fear.

The surprising connection between vulnerability and repair.

Why fun, laughter, and intentional time together are spiritual practices.

How to make family connection your “House of Joy.”

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Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “I didn’t mean to settle here…but somehow I did”?

You’re not alone, friend.

In this powerful episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie gets real about that quiet midlife restlessness — the feeling that you’ve checked all the boxes, built a beautiful life, but deep down…you know there’s more. More joy, more purpose, more possibility waiting for you to claim it.

She shares how so many of us unknowingly set the “thermostat” of our lives too low — settling for fine instead of fulfilled — and how to raise your internal standard for what’s possible in your thoughts, emotions, faith, and daily habits.

Together, you’ll explore:

Edie reminds us that raising your standards isn’t about hustle or perfection — it’s about agreement. It’s agreeing with heaven about who you really are. It’s believing that God is still doing a good work in you and that your most alive, joy-filled days aren’t behind you…they’re right in front of you.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or just a little “fine,” this episode will reignite your hope, refresh your mindset, and invite you to step boldly into the next, truest version of your life.

Because you don’t rise to your goals — you fall to your standards.

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326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity

What if you could actually enjoy this busy season instead of just surviving it?

In this week’s episode of House of Joy, Edie and her daughter Emme are diving into all things cortisol, stress, and sanity-saving habits — plus a little wedding talk (because the countdown is ON! 💍).

If you’ve been feeling the weight of your schedule, your hormones, or just the pace of life lately, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start living with more calm, joy, and intention.

Together, we’re unpacking: ✨ The truth about cortisol (and why you need it!) ✨ The sneaky ways we keep our stress hormones high without realizing it ✨ How to use your mindset to shift out of fight-or-flight ✨ 10 simple, practical ways to lower stress — from journaling and breathing to sunlight, protein, and creative rest ✨ Why laughter, connection, and presence might be the best medicine of all

This is the perfect episode for anyone who wants to live with more energy, ease, and peace — even in a full, beautiful, slightly chaotic season of life.

So pour your coffee (or your kombucha 😉), take a deep breath, and join us for some laughter, real-life stories, and a whole lot of encouragement to care for yourself well this fall.

Because you were never meant to live in constant overdrive.

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Design Your Life: Live Your Purpose, Leave Your Legacy — our upcoming fall workshop!

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In this week’s episode of House of Joy, I’m sharing a live teaching from my Life Mentoring School program—one of our most powerful topics ever: getting over your past so you can step into your future self.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, defined by who you’ve been, or unable to forgive yourself (or others) for the past, this episode is your invitation to lay that weight down. You’ll learn how to stop punishing yourself with old stories, release resistance, and use my Creation Cycle tool to start building the future version of you—mentally, emotionally, and even physically.

Here’s what we cover: ✨ Why your past is not your prison—even if it “really happened” ✨ The sneaky way we keep re-creating old pain in our thoughts and bodies ✨ How to use the Creation Cycle from any entry point—mind, emotions, or action ✨ A simple shift you can make tonight to feel different and spark momentum ✨ How to dream about your future self in 30, 90, or 365 days (and actually become her!)

Whether you’re brand new to House of Joy or curious about what happens inside Life Mentoring School, this teaching will give you a beautiful taste of the freedom and transformation waiting for you.

Because you are not your past—you’re who you’re becoming. And the future you want can begin today. 💛

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Dear ones, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m chatting with my new friend (and LMS + Master Coach student) Kelli France—author, podcaster, mom of four-turned-soon-to-be “Glamma,” and the vibrant creator behind One Goal for 100 Days. Kelli went from food stamps to seven figures, walked through a 97% pay cut this year, and is now launching a movement to help midlife women move from lost, lonely, and stuck to purpose, passion, and power. You’ll feel seen, cheered on, and ready to take your next brave step.

What we talk about

Emotional capacity > endless hustle: why feeling your feelings creates sustainable growth

The Creation Cycle (LMS): stop skipping to action—start with identity and emotion

Working from rest, not for rest: practical rhythms that actually refill your cup

Midlife momentum: how to find (and accept!) your passion, then give it purpose

Identity shifts that stick: changing sneaky, “true-but-unhelpful” thoughts

Passion–Purpose–Power framework: daily routines, “power-ups,” and tangible next steps

Community that holds space: why sisterhood changes everything—for you and your family

Meet Kelli!

Host of the Finally Fearless podcast (top 1%)

Author of One Goal for 100 Days

Find her on IG: @kellifrance and join the Reignite Your Spark workshop waitlist via her link in bio

Come sit with us inside Life Mentoring School—the coaching, tools, and sisterhood that help you live on purpose. ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join

Share this episode with a midlife friend who needs a little flame-fanning today. 🔥

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