Did you know that the way you are telling the story of 2024 may impact your experience of 2025?

Most of us don't realize that the way we choose to tell the story of the past has a big impact on how we live in the future.

Tune in today to learn how and why you should be more intentional in the way you think about your past. 

If you know me at all, you know that I am NOT a perfectionist.

I don't believe that the common definitions of "perfect" are supposed to apply to humans at all.

Today I'm going to introduce you to the definition of perfect that I use. It's a definition that feels totally do-able, and keeps me feeling optimistic and moving forward.

The quote I share is from Orson Whitney, found on the Church of Jesus Christ website.

'Tis the season for peace. At least, 'tis the season we really crave peace, right?

With so much of the world in chaos, we want our homes and our hearts to be at peace.

Today I have some tips for you that will help you create the peace you are seeking, no matter what is going on around you.

Merry Christmas! 

Today's episode is all about how to feel less frustration and more joy over the holidays when you have adult children in the mix.

I'm sharing three tips that have really helped in my home:

-Let traditions change

-Invite, but don't demand

-Communication!

The book I mentioned is The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

In today's timely episode, we're talking about how to deal with tricky situations around the holidays.

We'll talk about healthy boundaries, and when and how to set them.

Today I'm answering a question from a listener. She's in a difficult situation, with an adult child who is angry about the way she was raised.

I thought it was a great topic to address because it's a common one.

Sometimes as our children are trying to make sense of their world, they decide that their parents are causing their unhappiness.

Today's episode will talk about why this happens and what we can do if it does.

It's been said that worry doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles. It only robs us of today's peace.

The general consensus is that worry isn't useful, and that we shouldn't waste our mental energy worrying.

But to me that doesn't seem totally realistic.

When I care about someone, I want to spend some mental energy thinking about them, praying for them, and figuring out how I can best love and serve them.

So today we're going to talk about when our "worry" is unhealthy or unproductive, and how to redirect our thoughts to be more helpful and productive.

The youtube video that I talk about is here.

We are promised in the scriptures that miracles will follow them that believe.

If you feel like you could use a miracle or two in your life, this episode is for you.

Talk from President Nelson here.

Today's episode is a reminder that you get to choose where you focus your attention.

If you don't choose on purpose, your brain will likely choose the path of negativity.

I'm using examples from my own life to help you become more aware of what you're choosing, and to give you some other options.

This episode is not about what you think it is about.

It has nothing to do with what your body looks like on the outside.

It has everything to do with how you connect with Heaven.

Living in Revelation by Elder David A. Bednar