By Lara Johnson
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Watching my younger brother battle cancer has been one of the most heart-wrenching experiences of my life. As a protective older sister, witnessing his pain and fear while feeling powerless to help has been incredibly tough.
In this episode of the Mom on Purpose podcast, I delve into the immense strength and resilience my brother, his wife, and their three young children have shown throughout this ordeal.
The support from our extended family has been one of God's gifts, providing a beacon of hope during this grueling process.
So, whatever experience you're going through right now, I truly hope that you know that there is a very loving God that sees you and hears you and knows you by name and that he has placed extraordinary gifts along the way to help you.
Be on the lookout for those gifts and I promise you, you will see them.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
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As humans, we've got a lot of emotions and big feelings about things, and they aren't always good. It's painful to feel uncomfortable, angry, resentful, guilty. But there's something even worse: adding shame on top of it all.
In today's episode, Lara talks about clean pain vs. dirty pain, and how we can choose which one to deal with. It comes down to the negative thoughts and whether you're going to let yourself talk to you that way anymore.
If you think you're not enough, too slow, too much, need to get better, then Lara's three steps will help you clarify whether those thoughts are true or not.
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You feel guilty, you shame yourself for taking time out for self-care. The meaning has become so skewed over the years, but in reality when you take care of yourself, it's the BEST way to take care of everyone else in your life.
In this episode, you'll learn 3 guidelines for your own self-care, self-preservation practice that feeds and nourishes your mind, body and soul.
This Episode is For You If:
"Caring for myself is not self-indulgent, its self-preservation."
-Audre Lorde, Burst of Light
When you take time for you, time expands, it's like a "universal exchange of energy." You'll create more space, and come back rejuvenated and with a fresh new outlook to everything you do.
Self-care is a way of preserving yourself, and you may choose to take hours and hours where you may want to cook a "full meal" of self-care things. That is okay, but also recognize that the "protein bar option" of self-care is also available to you too.
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Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the never-ending cycle of managing your home? Join me as we uncover practical tips in managing your home that support your personal dreams and goals.
Discover how to shift your mindset from viewing household tasks as never-ending chores to understanding them as part of a continuous, cyclical process. I also invite you to seek God's help in finding the right management system that works for you and your family.
Tune in and discover this simple shift that can reduce feelings of overwhelm and enable you to pursue your dreams more effectively.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Featured on the Show:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
In this episode of the Mom on Purpose book club, we're going to dive into the book "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie.
I think so much of us as Christian women, as mothers, we can find and see ourselves a lot in this definition she lists as being a codependent or struggling with codependency.
So, listen in as we recognize and overcome the traits of codependency, focusing on how caretaking and low self-esteem play significant roles.
We also address the emotional journey of detaching from adult children, the importance of setting boundaries, and fostering independence. Through this book, I share strategies for mothers transitioning from being deeply involved in their children's lives to allowing them more independence.
Reclaim your self-worth and emotional healing, as we discuss the effects of self-criticism and the path to self-acceptance.
What you'll learn:
Featured on the Show:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Imagine discovering that your path to personal growth and mental well-being has more options than you thought. Today, we welcome Dr. Emma Mansour, a licensed psychologist and clinical director of Life Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, as she opens up about her journey from aspiring lawyer to dedicated psychologist.
Together, we explore the critical distinctions between therapy and coaching, helping you understand when it's important to seek each type of support.
We also navigate the often challenging journey of finding the right therapist and establishing a strong therapist-client relationship. This episode is a heartfelt and informative guide to understanding when to seek therapy versus coaching for personal growth and mental well-being.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Dr. Emma Mansour's Bio:
Dr. Emma Mansour is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual therapy and psychological testing. With over 14 years of therapy experience and as a graduate of the University of Utah's Counseling Psychology program, in addition to providing individual therapy, she also specializes in psychological testing and she is the founder of Life Matters: Counseling and Psychological Services.
Her mission is to help you lead a meaningful and fulfilling life by guiding you through life's challenges and towards your values and goals.
Using ACT principles, she combines mindfulness strategies and behavioral change techniques to help you accept difficult emotions and thoughts. This approach enables you to commit to actions that align with your values. By fostering psychological flexibility, she empowers you to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions with resilience and purpose.
Featured on the Show:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Being able to dream again is an integral part of to discovering our purpose. It's like using our soul to look beyond the limitations of our brain and seeing through God's eyes for what's possible for you and for me.
But that's hard to do sometimes when we get so stuck in the daily grind of things.
Today, I wanted to talk about how we can focus on the zoomed out version of our life and our future, the best way to think about dreaming.
I'll share with you some thought-provoking questions that are fun, playful, imaginative, and creative so you get to start hitting the ground running on those goals.
With the right tools, we can start be more strategic and be able to dream again.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Featured on the Show:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Feeling overwhelmed by the quest for "work-life balance"? Join me debunk the myths surrounding this tricky concept, which originated in the 90s.
In this episode, I’ll explain why striving for balance often leads to disappointment. With over a decade of experience working from home and leading corporate workshops, I’ll share my own stories and offer practical tips to help you find a more fulfilling way to juggle work, home, and community responsibilities.
I'll share with you new ways to think about and manage your daily life and why the traditional idea of balance might not be working for you and offer fresh perspectives for a more harmonious life.
This episode is full of relatable stories and actionable advice to help you feel understood, inspired, and ready to live with purpose. Whether you're in survival mode or looking for a new approach to your busy schedule, this one is for you.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
Ever feel like you’re running on empty by the time dinner rolls around? If that's the case, this episode is for you! Building a personal toolbox of stress-management strategies is the heart of this episode.
We'll explore the daily stress points you face, from the morning school rush to evening chaos, and reveal practical strategies for managing these stressors that suits you best.
From methods like therapy and meditation to unconventional ones like indulging in some chocolate or finding a few moments of solitude and using the spoon analogy to help you manage your energy better, ensuring you don’t hit that dreaded "zero spoons" level where survival instincts kick in.
Listen in and discover how to manage your stress better and live your life on purpose.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
I am so excited to have you here today and to be able to tell you a little bit about what's been going on, because I feel like every few years, I start getting this itch in my heart, where I know, something's coming.
The same thing is happening for you but sometimes we don't always recognize it. So, in this episode, I'll also share with you 15 ways to recognize that you are being called to something more.
Remember, it doesn't always have to be a bolt of lightning that comes through you from God. It can even be a righteous desire of your own heart where you get to decide and then you ask God to bless it.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Featured on the Show:
Click HERE to watch this video to learn The 3 Things to Avoid When Reading Self-Help Books
How to Connect with Lara:
Web: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajohnsoncoaching
Work with Lara: www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/work-with-me/
The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.