Can I ask you something? Do you think social media is making you more social? More specifically, do you feel like Facebook, Instagram or TikTok is creating more connection and community for you?

Sure, social media is adding to your scope of what's happening around the world. It may be enriching your habits of health, wellness, shopping or skincare routines. Those platforms may have even contributed to a new friendship or relationship in your life.

But do you feel like you're actually connected to more people because of those apps?

And I mean really connected. Like you feel like you are part of a community that truly cares about you and the people you interact with would drop everything to be by your side in a time of need.

Chances are, you don't feel that way. And the data supports that.

See, with the rise of social media - technology as a whole - there's been a rise in feelings of loneliness. The very mediums that are meant to make us feel more seen are actually contributing to our isolation.

In this episode we'll talk about the dangers of scrolling for companionship and why in-person relationships are still the very thing our inner beings crave. We'll also talk about strategies to combat these feelings of loneliness and how to set healthy boundaries with our apps.

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What's the number one reason why we don't accomplish the things we set out to do? Time.

We don't have time to launch the business, plan the dream vacation, learn the new skill, kickstart the home project... Nothing.

So, instead we throw up out hands in frustration and pull out our phones to scroll social meda. We're so busy trying to decompress and zone out using our screens, we fail to recognize the device in our hands is the very eason we don't have time to do what we want.

Let me put is this way... social media is stealing all of your time. And you don't even know it.

In this episode, we'll take a look at how much of our lives we are wasting with the endless scroll. We'll also talk about why time in and of itself feels so distorted. And, most importantly, we'll identify a few easy ways to fix our scrolling time suck.

Let's dive in!

These days, there are numerous things that are pulling at you and vying for your attention. Work, family, social media, carpool, deadlines, health... It's overwhelming!

Your body is craving rest; physically, mentally and emotionally.

But rather than intentionally putting together a time to exhale, our default setting is to "zone out" with a show or a scroll. Y'all, that's not helping either.

We have to get serious about how we're recharging our batteries otherwise we will fall apart. Just like the saying goes about technology, "almost everything works better if you simply unplug it for a bit." The same is true with us!

So how do we get intentional with our personal unplug?

Thankfully, Jesus gives us rest. In fact, He commands it. Remember the Sabbath? Yep, it's a day of rest that He has told us to remember, but keep holy.

I've been attempting to do my own Sabbath for the last four weeks. In this episode, I'll share some of the things I've learned about incoporating a day of rest - both the pros and cons. Ready to take a breather with me? Hit that play button.

The last few weeks, we've looked at our lives like a beautiful garden. As any gardener knows, in order for things to grow and flourish, you have to tend to it consistently.

The same is true for your life.

If you're not consistently showing up for the people, goals or habits that are important to you, chances are they're going to die. This begs the question, how do I become consistent with what really matters to me?

The short answer is by building a system that works for you. No longer can we rely on inspiration or motivation to get us to care for our gardens, a.k.a our lives.

In order to build a successful system, we need three things: engagement, education and efficiency. We'll explore each of those in this episode.

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Part of cultivating a beautiful life is planting the right seeds for your vision. Just like in a garden, you have to be strategic about the things you are putting in the ground.

Knowing what works and what doesnt work when it comes to establishing good habits, understanding how to be disciplined in your process, and adjusting your environment are just a few of the ways we can insure a bountiful harvest.

In this episode, we'll talk about resurrecting those failed resolutions and even set some new ones. We'll compare sowing the seeds of progress in our lives to that of planting in an actual garden, which is arguably one of the most exciting and hopeful moments of they gardening process.

The spring season lends itself to optimism, so if some of your resolutions have failed this year, it's time to take them off the shelf and try again. You might just discover that those goals are less dead than you thought. After all, everything around us is exploding with new life. Who says your dreams can't do the same.

Lean in to what this time of year has to offer and press that play button.

These days it's hard to find anyone who isn't on social media. I mean, those people definitely exist, but they are rare and exotic beings.

This month, I took a swing at being one of those people for nearly two weeks.

That's right. For 13 days I didn't open a single social media app on any of my devices. No Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube... nothing! Zilch! Nada!

And you know what happend? Nothing... And EVERYTHING at the same time.

In this episode we'll dive into the notes from my experience and why I've now made it my mission to disconnect on a regular basis. We'll also chat about why I believe swiping out of these apps is something God is calling us to do.

Ready to dive in? Let's get it!

You've heard the phrase, too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Well, the same is true for gardening.

Too much fertilizer can actually harm the plants and overgrown plants can suffocate young, undergrowth on the same plant, blocking it from getting the nutrients it needs.

If our life is a garden, there are certainly some things that have overgrown and, quite frankly, have overstayed their welcome. We need to cognizant of those areas of our lives that are good, but could also hinder our growth if we fail to put them in their proper place.

In this episode we'll identify overindulgences, excessive habits and emotional rollercoasters that could be stifling our pursuit of the life we want to live.

Grab your shears and let's get pruning!

You've heard it said before, preparation is the key to success. Well, the same is true for a garden. If you want to have a flourishing, vibrant garden, you've got to put in the work from the very beginning.

Pulling the weeds, cutting out the dead plants, tilling the soil and laying down a fresh layer of mulch. The same rings true for your life.

In order to cultivate a life that feels full and thriving, you have to put in some work preparing for that to happen.

In other words, you have to get rid of the things that are holding you back and the things that are just dead.

In this series, we'll identify some aspects of your life that could be holding you back from living the life you really want. Habits, relationships, negative thinking... All of these are inhibiting your dreams and staring your ambitions.

Ready to tend to the garden? Roll up your sleeves and let's get to it!

Have you ever stopped to consider just how powerful your mind is?

Right now, you're reading these words while listening to this episode and at the same time you might be getting some steps in at the gym while making a mental to-do list in your mind for the week.

You brain is capable of handling multiple actions, emotions, memories and more - all at the same time.

This is why it matters what you choose to think about. Where you allow your mind to live is a huge factor in determining your quality of life.

As someone who has dealt with depression and anxiety, and who still finds a way to ruminate on negative thoughts more than she'd like to admit, I decided that I'm done being stuck in the spiral.

So I sat on my porch, determined to rid myself of these lies. Pen in hand a notepad in front of me, I began to write down all of the lies I have allowed myself to believe. What happened next, truly shocked me.

Hit that play button and I'll tell you more.

I don't subscribe to the idea of being victim of your environment. I think it severely limits what you think you can do with your life, but more importantly, what you believe God can do with your life.

Sure, our environment has a big impact on us, but it doesn't have to be the thing that keeps us from our calling.

In fact, we can build a space around us that ultimately becomes the catalyst for achieving our biggest dreams. See, the space you do your best work in has to hold the energy you need to be successful. And the cool part is you can create that space for yourself.

It's one of the biggest cheat codes to sticking to the goals your have set.

In this episode we'll discuss three ways to build an environment that is both motivating and inspiring. Trust me, it doesn't take much.

We'll also dive into the one environment you've been spending way too much time in that is holding you back from moving forward.

Let's get to it!