Ruby Red Lips

You may be wondering to yourself if it's finally happened. If I've finally gone mad and lost my marbles if I'm hearing voices in my head.

Well, no. Not literal voices, but rather the voices that consume our mind and clutter our clarity. In a time where information, ideas, and opinions bombard us from the second we wake up, we are listening to the voices of others. This is not bad in itself, but WHAT and WHOM we pay attention to and listen to can have a lasting impact on our mindset. In this episode, I discuss how I came to become more selective about the voices in my head, the only influencer you really need to hear from, and lastly, a challenge to create clarity for your mind.

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Remember how magical the first snowfall was as a kid?

 The light, sparkly flakes tingling your nose and falling onto your eyelashes. Snow has an enchanting way of stirring within us excitement and nostalgia. And then, we grow up. We come to the reality of what snow means. Shoveling, driving in a blizzard, black ice, and freezing cold temperatures. How did we forget about the beauty we once so easily recognized and knew to love?  

After the first snowfall in late October this year, God showed me something so visual about his character and this episode is a beautiful illustration to remind us of that. My hope is that the next time you see a snowflake, you are reminded of this episode and what I share in the beauty of a snowstorm.  

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To say I was nervous to bring Adam on the show is an understatement, but I think the feeling was mutual. I've never interviewed anyone before, let alone my Husband but I wanted to have an open and candid conversation about marriage, kids, love languages, and how we can best support one another in the roles of Husband and Wife. 

After taking the time to come up with thought-provoking questions to ask him, (many of which I've never asked before) it sparked an idea to continue this idea of asking questions and taking the time to listen and hear what my spouse thinks about various parts of marriage and our life. Try this activity with your spouse! You may be surprised, encouraged, and uplifted by their response! 

Need some help? Check out my list of questions to ask your Husband on Instagram! You can find it in the Highlights titled 'Podcast'.

I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show!

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What do boob jobs and The Samaritan Woman, have in common?! More than you might think.

Society plays a role in the cultural norms and ideas of a particular time, but there is a feeling that has transferred from one generation to the next and is more rampant than ever. 

Shame. 

It lives in the deepest, darkest crevices of our soul and doesn't like to make an appearance, for fear of what others or God will think. In this real and raw episode, I discuss past experiences that have led me to feel shame and hurt much like The Samaritan Woman at the well. A hidden story, carried by the weight of depression, poor self-image, and frustration does not come without redemption!  Listen in, as I talk about finding the strength to open up about my experiences, through a woman who met Jesus at a well, thousands of years ago.

I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show!

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As women, we have been getting messages from all angles about our worth. 

But aside from the many messages we receive about our worth, there is only one that matters. God's. 

In the midst of chaos or in the quiet of rest, when our perspective shifts from self-love to God's selfless love, we can begin to embrace the women we are called to be and know that our worth comes from the Creator. 

I am so honored that you come back each week and listen to the show. One of the biggest ways you can show your love and support is by leaving a review. I seriously do a happy dance every time I see a heartfelt note about how you enjoy listening, or what episode touched your soul. So leave me a message, I can't wait to give you a shoutout on the show!

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You're lying in bed at night. It's dark, quiet and everyone is asleep except for you; you and your anxious thoughts, that is. First, you recount everything that happened in your day, then you over-analyze the conversation you had with your girlfriend and wonder if you were a little too honest about how you didn't' like her kitchen tile, and finally, you question every parenting decision you've ever made. Pretty soon your thoughts have sent you down a spiral into hopeless oblivion. Sound familiar? Then you, my friend have probably experienced anxiety at one time or another.   

This episode is a special request from a listener, which comes at a time when many of us are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever before. Although anxiousness can be normal, it's not always productive or welcome, so in this episode, I share with you 11 tips to help you manage your thoughts using practical and effective methods to overcome anxiety. 

Masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing are the new normal. Or is it? Have we lost our common sense, compass? The world has always been crazy. Now we just have social media to tell us how crazy it really is!

Get ready for a hot and spicy episode as we dive into a controversial subject, and discuss how we can start to step up and speak boldly even when our hands are shaking. 2020 has been a year of change and transformation for many, and as for me, a year to speak unmasked and unapologetically....as you'll soon find out.

After graduating from high school, it's a straight shot, right? 

Study at post-secondary, find the love of your life, get married, have kids, buy and house and retire having worked a successful career. 

What I thought would be a chronological order of life events, has turned out to be quite different than I ever anticipated, and now at 30, with my boys both moving to school full time within a year, my mind is heavy under the pressure to perform, pursuing my passion (which I haven't figured out yet), and leaning into my God-given gifts. All too often, we hear of the countless success stories from others who have "found their dream job", but how often do we hear the stories of those who are in the messy middle of figuring it out?

This week we dive into the vulnerable topic, of leaning on God when life has thrown a few curveballs, and slowly uncovering our purpose through him.

Do you feel it?! Fall is in the air, and with it comes cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and bonfires.

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare our hearts and home for this season with decor tips, diffuser blends and, I'll even share with you my favourite fall playlist to listen to for chilly nights ahead. We'll also talk about PSL (pumpkin spiced lattes) and I let you in on my thoughts about the cult favourite drink. So pull out those candles, sip on a savory drink, and listen in as I spill all my fall rituals to get you in the groove for autumn!

Ever feel like your living the same day over and over again? Yup. Groundhog Day. 

We've all been there, especially as moms. Between cooking, cleaning, and driving kids to football, our everyday responsibilities can become a bit repetitive and we get trapped in the mud of the mundane. But life is more than just folding mismatched socks! Join the conversation as we discuss 4 practical tips to getting "unstuck" and tackling life with passion and a skip in your step.