How To Have A Softer Way Of Life

There was as time in my motherhood when I was always on edge. I felt naggy, sharp, stressed, constantly snapping, or pushing my way through the day.

I wasn't trying to be harsh, but with all the responsibilities and pressure, I didn't know how else to do life.

It was hustle. It was grind. It was don't stop, just get through it.

But deep down, I wanted something different. I wanted to to feel calm again. Connected. Kind. I wanted a softer way of life.

In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to live with softness, not as weakness, but as a more sustainable, peaceful, powerful way to mother and live.

I'll share:

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear picture of what softness could look like in your own life, and one small place to begin. If you're tired of living tense, reactive, or always on edge, let this episode be your invitation to step into a softer way of living!

And if today's episode resonated with you, I've written five books that will help you create more peace in your motherhood. I have books on time management, mindset, peace, faith, and abundance and each one was written to meet you where you are and offer a doable path forward. No matter where you are in your motherhood journey there is something here for you!

The Cyclone Mom Method: This book offers a revolutionary approach to motherhood that will empower you to tap into your God-given strength and find peace amidst life's storms.

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The Divine Time Solution: If you're tired of feeling rushed, scattered, or behind, this book offers a gentle, God-centered path to managing your time with more intention and peace.

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The Peaceful Mind Bible for Busy Moms: This book offers 100 bite-sized chapters for faith-filled wisdom to help you trade overwhelm for peace in your everyday life. Inspired by the first 100 episodes of The Peaceful Mind Podcast, this book is your go-to guide for calm, confidence, and Christ-centered motherhood.

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Happy, Healthy & Holy: This is a 365-day devotional created just for Catholic moms who long to grow closer to God in the middle of real family life. With Scripture, prayer, and gentle reflection, each day offers a simple moment of peace and purpose, no matter how busy life gets.

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Divine Abundance: Learn how to transform your relationship with money from the inside out so you can release fear, embrace God's provision, and create lasting prosperity rooted in faith.

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Bridge Thoughts: The Secret Tool For More Peace & Freedom In Your Life

When you're deep in a hard moment, whether it's a toddler meltdown, snapping at your kids before school, or cleaning up another mess with no end in sight, it can feel impossible to shift your mindset.

But you don't have to fake positivity. You just need one thought that feels a little bit better than the one you're in. 

That's where bridge thoughts come in.

This is one of the most simple and powerful tools that I use with my clients all the time to help them shift out of spirals like guilt, frustration, and overwhelm.

You'll learn: 

By the end of this episode, you'll have a practical tool you can reach for the next time you find yourself in a hard moment and I'm so excited to teach it to you!

From the episode:

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Radical Responsibility For Your Peace (And Why It's Always Worth It)

Recently, while coaching, a pattern started to show up. The moms I talked to felt stuck, frustrated, or exhausted.

They were waiting on someone else to do something different so they could finally feel better.

And I kept finding myself thinking: You're giving all your power away!

Not in judgement, but in love. Because I've done it too.

When peace feels out of reach, it's almost always because we're outsourcing it.

We believe it depends on our kids' moods, our partner's habits, or someone else's approval. We're hoping someone else will say the right thing, change their behavior, make it easier.

But the truth is, peace doesn't come from other people getting it right. It comes when we take radical responsibility for how we think, feel and show up.

In this episode, I'm sharing:

And if taking radical respoinsibility feels like a lot, just start small. Notice one story where you're waiting on someone else to make you feel better. Then ask: What's one way I can take my power back in this moment?

That's where peace begins.

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Crossing Into A New Season Of Life With Peace and Confidence

In just a few weeks, my youngest leaves for college.

The house will be quieter. The rhythm of our days will shift. And a chapter of motherhood will close.

I've coached so many women through life transitions, and now, I'm in one myself. And here's what I've learned: when you're standing at the edge of something new, the mind gets noisy.

"What if it's not as good? What if I'm not ready? What if I can't figure it out?"

In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset tools and small practices that are helping me move forward with peace, purpose and trust.

I'll talk about:

Transitions don't have to feel like a loss. With a little intention, they can become the start of something beautiful.

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Decision Fatigue: How To Simplify Your Choices and Reclaim Mental Energy

Life is full of decisions and for moms, it can feel like they never stop. From the moment you wake up to the minute your head hits the pillow, it's constant: What's for breakfast? Who needs to be where today? What activity should I sign the kids up for? And by the end of the day, even the smallest question feels like too much.

That's decision fatigue and I'm talking about how to change it.

In this episode, I’ll share:

The decisions will always be there but the exhaustion, the overwhelm, the mental load? That part can change. I'll show you how to simplify the way you make choices, so you can have more space for peace, joy, and the life you want to create.

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How to Have A Light-Hearted Of Trouble

Have you ever looked around and thought, "When did life get so heavy?" The stress, the problems, the constant curveballs, it all piles up and before you know it the joy, the lightness, the fun is just...gone.

On this episode, I'm talking about how to bring more lightness to the heavy stuff - not by pretending the hard parts aren't real, but by shifting your perspective.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

God never asked us to carry life's challenges alone. I'll show you how to carry them with more peace, perspective and purpose.

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Breaking Free From Self-Pity

You know that voice in your head that says "Of course this happened to me" or "Nothing ever goes my way"?

That voice isn't protecting you. It's sabotaging everything you want.

Most people think they're just "being realistic" when they rehearse their problems over and over. But there's a razor-thin line between acknowledging reality and drowning in it—and crossing that line is costing you your dreams, your relationships, and your peace.

In this episode, I'm exposing the sneaky mental pattern that masquerades as honesty but actually traps you in a cycle of powerlessness. More importantly, I'll give you the exact steps to break free and reclaim your life—starting today.

You'll discover:

If you're tired of waiting for your circumstances (or other people) to change before you feel better, this episode is for you.

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Divine Abundance: How To Unlock God's Prosperity Through Faith-Focused Finances

I’m so excited to share some big news with you — my newest book, Divine Abundance: Unlocking God’s Prosperity Through Faith-Focused Finances, is officially available in paperback right now!

God created you for abundance, but so many of us stay stuck in scarcity, especially when it comes to money. In this episode, I'm sharing why I wrote Divine Abundance and how transforming the way you think about money will unlock more peace, more confidence, and more of the abundant life God wants for you.

In this episode, I’ll share:

If you're ready to experience more peace, abundance, and confidence when it comes to money, this is your next step.

You can order the book now in paperback or e-book.

And, as a thank you for listening, I'm offering $50 off my Faith-Focused Finances Course. Just use the code 50OFF at checkout or go to daniellethienel.com/offers/Vzaur2MF?coupon_code=50OFF to have the discount automatically applied.

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Become 10% Healthier in Just 10 Weeks

I'm so excited to introduce my brand new 10% Healthier Course, designed to help you feel better with simple, sustainable changes that actually fit your life.

If you've ever felt like getting healthier means a total life overhaul, this episode is for you. There's a better, more realistic way to make progress - and it starts with just a 10% improvement to start seeing results.

In this episode, I'll share:

And to celebrate the launch, I’ve got a special offer just for you:

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Here’s how to get started:
✅ Grab the Self-Study Course for just $47 with your discount (normally $57)
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You’re closer than you think to feeling better in your body — one small step at a time. Let’s do this together!

➡️ Click below, use code 10OFF, and become 10% Healthier starting today.

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Summer Rescue Plan: It's Not Too Late To Reclaim Your Sanity

We’re in the thick of summer, and if your days are feeling more chaotic than peaceful, this episode is for you. I’m sharing a simple reset that will help you regroup, refocus, and create a season that serves your family and your peace of mind.

In this episode, I’ll share:

Let’s trade the pressure for peace and build a summer that feels life-giving instead of draining.

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