Living Lighter

Welcome back, friend! We're in week two of a multi-part series about the four pillars of Living Lighter: home, mind, body, and soul. Today's episode is about happiness, mindset, "shiny object syndrome," and grit. Do you struggle to appreciate what you do accomplish instead of dwelling on everything you didn't get done? (Looking at you, Enneagram 1s & 3s 👀) I totally get it. I've been there. And let me just say, a simple yet powerful mindset shift can transform your outlook on life. So let's dive in and learn how to live lighter together!

In this episode you'll hear:

🧠 Why the pursuit of happiness does not equal happiness

🧠 How to live in "the gain" instead of "the gap"

🧠 Handling hard better and developing grit

Links to all the things mentioned:

• The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan Sullivan
• Living Lighter Course (Listen for a special discount code!)
• Kara Lawson: Handle Hard Better

Connect with Teresa:

• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Happy New Year! 🎉 Can you believe 2023 is here already?! I am so excited you've decided to tune in, because today we're kicking off a new series about the four pillars of Living Lighter: Home, Mind, Body, and Soul. While we dive deeper into each of these topics throughout my Living Lighter course (which opens again soon, by the way 😉), this series will provide a high-level overview of what it means to truly live lighter in each of these areas. In this first episode on Home, we're talking about embracing vulnerability, combating perfectionism, and automating certain aspects of your life to make more time for your family. Let's dive in together!

In this episode you'll hear:

💖 A preview of my Living Lighter course (Opening soon!)

💖 The importance of vulnerability and asking for help

💖 Automating your life to simplify your home

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Myquillyn Smith - "The Nester"
• Living Lighter Course (Listen for a special discount code!)

Connect with Teresa:

• Instagram
• Website
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Hey, sweet friend! Welcome to Part 2 of our miniseries on living without burnout. If you're anything like me, you do ALL the things. I am really good at saying yes instead of no, and I lived in a state of burnout for a full decade (maybe more!) Eventually I realized that the "hot mess mom" culture does not have to be our reality. So as we enter into this new year and a new season, living a life with more margin and more rest, I'm excited to share with you the different strategies and mindset shifts that have radically changed the way that I do things. Happy New Year!

In this episode you'll hear:

• A recap from Part 1 of this miniseries
• Determining when something is good AND enough
• How multitasking is sabotaging your rest

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Journaling Pages
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You scramble every day, always running behind and never seeming to do "enough." Well mama, I've been there. Today we're kicking off a two-part miniseries on burnout, which is a precursor to a longer series as we enter into the new year. Together we're figuring out how to disengage from burnout and really step into a life of margin and rest. You and I both know that this fast paced, overwhelmed life is simply not sustainable. To help you work through this, here are the prompts I share at the end of this episode:

1. Define what "enough" means to you.
2. What are your non-negotiables? What can you delegate?
3. How can you reframe your thinking and use your spare moments to rest?
4. How can you change your mindset and decide it's good and it's enough?

In this episode you'll hear:

• The importance of defining what "enough" really is
• Reframing your mindset to focus on peace instead of worry
• 5-minute journaling prompts to answer for yourself

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Journaling Pages
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Hey friend! Today's episode is a little different because we are diving into Psalm 37 together, so you may want to grab your Bible (totally fine if not, though – you're welcome to just listen!) If you do want to follow along, head over to your favorite Bible app because we'll be reading from several different translations. Through the lens of Psalm 37, we will see how failing does not make us a failure in God's eyes. Whenever we fail, He is right there ready for us to reach out and grab ahold of His outstretched hand. I hope you enjoy this quick Bible study (and please let me know if you want more episodes like this!)

In this episode you'll hear:

• A deep dive into Psalm 37 together
• Why failing isn't failure (looking at you, Enneagram 1's & 3's!)
• Shifting your mindset to focus on "the gain"

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Lindsay Letters | Lindsay Sherbondy
• The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan
• Finding Your Place in God's Story: 5 Weeks with the Women in Jesus' Lineage
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

So… what if middle school wasn't the worst? Today I am joined by Jess Johnson and Amy Weatherly, internet friends and founders of the Sister I Am With You online community where millions of women get real about friendships. They're also the bestselling authors of I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants), and their new book I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets) is an adapted version for younger girls. Think of it like a how-to guide on friendship geared toward 8- to 12-year-olds. As a mom of two young daughters, this resource is seriously so important and timely. I'm excited for you to hear Jess and Amy talk a bit more about how we can empower our daughters to make genuine, lasting friendships!

In this episode you'll hear:

• How to engage your daughter with their new book
• Advice they would give to their younger selves
• The importance of choosing friends who choose you back

Links to all the things mentioned:

• I'll Be There (And Let's Make Friendship Bracelets)
• I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)
• Jess Johnston's Facebook Page
• Amy Weatherly's Facebook Page
• Amy Weatherly's Instagram
• Sister I Am With You's Website
• Sister I Am With You's Facebook Page
• Sister I Am With You's Instagram

Connect with Teresa:

• Stay at one of our AirBnBs!
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Real talk: Have you ever reached January only to wonder where on earth December went? Or have you felt just a tinge of sadness on December 26th because you feel like you missed the Christmas season (again)? If that's you, I'm right there with you! Between the holiday parties, family gatherings, cookie swaps, school festivities, and dozens of other things on our to-do list during this season, it's all too easy to miss the entire reason for it: Jesus. This Advent season, I invite you to slow down and intentionally live in a state of expectation like the five women in Jesus' lineage did years before his arrival. Let's not miss it, friends!

In this episode you'll hear:

• Slowing down and soaking in this Advent season
• The unexpected women included in Jesus' lineage
• Living a life of faith-filled expectation as they did

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible
• Stay at one of our AirBnBs!
• Finding Your Place in God's Story: ​​5 Weeks with the Women in Jesus' Lineage
• Advent Conspiracy: Making Christmas Meaningful (Again)
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Hey, sweet friend. In this episode I wanted to let you in on some updates with my health. You may already know that I was recently diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease after years of battling intense pain and migraines without any answers. And while I'm relieved to finally have an answer, this definitely is not what I envisioned for myself. Maybe you're in a similar spot. If your life maybe doesn't look quite like you thought it would, I hope this episode encourages you. Our God is still good, even in the midst of our most difficult trials.

In this episode you'll hear:

• How I got diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease
• Why Jeremiah 29:11 doesn't mean what you think
• God's unfailing goodness despite our circumstances

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Ep 11: Rebuilding a Life After Loss with Kayla Stoeklein
• Ep 10: Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

Friends, today's guest is none other than Kayla Stoeklein! I am so excited to share this conversation with you, especially since I first heard Kayla on one of my favorite podcasts years ago when her first book came out. This conversation is a deep one and a good one – but also, for those of you who have experienced deep loss, it might be a little bit of a hard one. Kayla's new book Rebuilding Beautiful just came out in September, and today she shares a bit about her life and the beautiful aspects of the incredible growth and healing journey that she's on. I was so moved by her story, and I know you will be too.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Kayla's story of unexpected loss and grief
• Advocating for mental health awareness in the Church
• Rebuilding the beautiful in your life

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Kayla's Instagram
• Kayla's Website
• Rebuilding Beautiful: Welcome What Is, Dare to Dream Again, and Step Bravely into What Could Be
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.

You know how there's some people that you see on a stage and think, "Wow, you seem so awesome. Are you actually that awesome in real life?" Well, my guest today is 100% the same person off stage as she is on – she's just the real deal. Toni Collier is a Hope Coach, author of Brave Enough to Be Broken and the founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, an international women's ministry that helps women process their brokenness and reclaim hope. It's her passion to show women that they can be both broken and beautiful as they work out their healing at the feet of Jesus. Our conversation was raw and real and encouraging, and I hope it blesses you just as much as it blessed me.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Finding spaces where you're free to be broken
• Healing from your pain to help others heal from theirs
• Leaving a legacy of emotional safety

Links to all the things mentioned:

• Toni's Website
• Toni's Instagram
• Brave Enough to Be Broken: How to Embrace Your Pain and Discover Hope and Healing
• Instagram
• Website
• Living Lighter Course
• Grab a copy of one of my books!

This podcast was produced by Pivot Media Co. The music was produced by Anu Alphonse.