Are you excited for a fresh start this year?  Do you feel spent from the dizzy of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years celebrations?  

Happy New Year! Embrace fresh starts in 2026 with daily renewal in Christ. Reflect on 2025 wins, set prayerful goals for eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, stress and time management. Prioritize scripture, meditation, and God’s guidance. Every day brings hope, growth, and new opportunities to live fully in faith.

Scripture referenced: 

Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 4:23,24, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 41: 10, Acts 16:6-9

Friend,

I invite you to join me in my Meal-Plan Mediterranean: Nourish to Flourish Workshop on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11 AM CST for one hour.  We will go step by step into the basic elements that you can prepare ahead of time so that you can make any night of the week a Mediterranean Night!  I will also be giving away a door prize at the event!  The link is  https://suroselfcare.myflodesk.com/workshop and you’ll get a downloadable workbook that we will use in the workshop!  

You don’t have to figure this out alone, mama.

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 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Are you just dizzy from the Christmas celebrations?  Do you feel spent and drained from the month and feel like you are barely crawling to the finish of the year?  

In this episode, we’re going over 5 things to help you get ready for the new year.

Reflect on 2025 wins—family, health, faith, and growth. Audit routines—morning, bedtime, eating well, stress and time management. Prayerfully set 2026 goals—strength training, Mediterranean diet recipes, personal and family milestones. Celebrate small wins, track progress, and move forward with clarity, faith, and intentionality.

Scripture referenced: Lamentations 3:22-23; Philippians 3:13-14

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Friend,

I remember a time when I was running from one emergency meal to another.  I didn’t know how to strategically plan a grocery trip, and I was stressed out every night by dinnertime.  Over the years, my family’s love for Mediterranean food was the turning point that helped me figure out the basic elements to this type of cuisine and then to loosely plan meals based on themes for a week.  This was a gamechanger for me and made grocery shopping smoother and with greater focus and efficiency.  I had flexibility with structure.  This was the perfect balance for me as a busy mom with multiple schedules and sometimes unpredictable dinner schedules.

Fast forward: I’m stronger, calmer, and actually excited for dinner.

The secret? A Mediterranean meal framework that takes 20 minutes to plan and works even on soccer/baseball/or other commitment-type nights.

I’m teaching the EXACT framework LIVE on January 27th @11am CST– for free.  The workshop is called Meal-Plan Mediterranean: Nourish to Flourish Workshop.

Sign up at https://suroselfcare.myflodesk.com/workshop and you’ll get a downloadable workbook that we will use in the workshop!

You don’t have to figure this out alone, mama.

Next Steps:

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Merry Christmas! You are the light of the world—let Christ in you shine daily. Trust Him, steward your body through eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, stress management, and time management, and impact your family and community for His kingdom.

Scripture referenced: ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭15, John 8:12, Galatians 2:20

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Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Is the cold outside keeping you from exercising?  Do you feel down, or anxious, or stressed?  

In this episode, we’re going to tackle why exercise is so important to keep up even in the winter and how that boosts your mental health!

Winter’s shorter, darker days can impact mood, energy, sleep, and stress—regardless of where you live. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Outdoor movement mimics light therapy, boosts serotonin and endorphins, lowers cortisol, improves sleep, enhances brain function, and activates the parasympathetic nervous system for stress management. Even indoor movement helps. Combined with eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, and good time management, regular winter exercise supports both mental and physical health and builds resilience through the colder months.

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Are you looking for ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas?  Do you struggle with mental wellbeing around Christmas?  

In this episode, we’re looking at 4 things that you can do for your mental wellbeing so that you keep Christ the center this Christmas.  Let’s dive in!

After the busy early December rush, winter break offers a chance to rest, refocus, and prepare hearts for a Christ-centered Christmas. With intentional time management and stress management, we can choose peace over chaos by meditating on Scripture, journaling gratitude, moving our bodies with our kids through walks or light strength training, and building supportive relationships. Caring for our bodies through eating well—even enjoying simple Mediterranean diet recipes—supports this rhythm. Grounded in God’s Word and community, we can refuel our souls and live with joy, peace, and purpose.

Scripture referenced: 

Psalms 1:2-3

Jeremiah 15:16

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Timothy 4:8

Proverbs 17:17

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

In this season, is the possibility of having an hour long quiet time with Jesus just a wishful dream?  How about 10 minutes?  What do you do in a situation where you have zero time for your self care and zero time to carve out to spend with Jesus?

In this episode, we’re going to look at the routines we do already and find a way to repurpose that time to carve out self care time in the middle of all the Christmas rush.

As winter break approaches, busy families can feel stretched thin. One Christmas marked by illness reminded me that God sometimes brings rest through unexpected, low-key seasons. Instead of adding more to an already full schedule, I encourage you to find low-hanging fruit in daily routines—turning mindless moments into sacred ones. Listen to Scripture during car rides, pray while brushing your teeth, or practice gratitude while washing your face can all nourish the soul. This kind of self-care supports stress management, time management, and faith—alongside caring for the body through eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, and strength training.

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Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Do you want inspiration to find ways to incorporate a Mediterranean element into your Christmas gatherings?  Do you love Mediterranean food and wonder if there is a way to add that to your Christmas menu?

In this episode, we will dive into finding sources of inspiration so that you can make your own creative spin to add a Mediterranean flavor to your Christmas gatherings.

Cooking inspiration fuels joyful, nourishing meals. Cookbooks and beautiful food images spark creativity, while tools like ChatGPT help with the practical planning afterward. Mediterranean diet recipes—mezze platters, roasted veggies, and make-ahead casseroles—are especially meaningful for holidays and busy seasons. Preparing food with intention becomes an act of love, self-care, and even stress management. When we eat well and plan ahead with good time management, cooking supports family connection, health, and energy—alongside habits like strength training. Inspiration isn’t a luxury; it’s essential for creating meaningful meals and memories.

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/christmas-brunch-recipes-mediterranean/

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/

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Next Steps:

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Are you traveling during the holidays?  Do you need encouragement to move your body in a busy month of Christmas readiness and countdown to the New Year?  

This episode will encourage you and get to the ‘why’ of exercising.  There will be several ideas to keep yourself moving whether you are at home or on the road.  

The holidays are busy, but movement can still be part of faithful stewardship. From roadside jumping jacks to hotel workouts with resistance bands, consistency matters more than perfection. Even when motivation is low, choosing strength training, walking, and functional movement honors God and prepares us to serve others well. Caring for our bodies through eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, stress management, and time management helps us stay vital, fruitful, and ready for God’s purposes—now and in the generations to come.

Scripture referenced:

Galatians 5:16-17

Isaiah 92:14

Jeremiah 29:11

Ephesians 2:10

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If you enjoyed this episode, please take 30 seconds to give a 5 star review as this really helps to spread this to another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care!

Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE 

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

It’s the first week of December, and are you stressed with the month already?  Has the mountain of to-do’s felt overwhelming?  Are you wanting some peace in the midst of your busy life?

In this episode, we are going to dive into 4 tactical strategies to help manage stress so you can have peace this Christmas.

December is full of celebrations, family commitments, and honoring the birth of Jesus, which can bring both joy and stress. True peace comes from Christ, the Prince of Peace, and is nurtured through intentional stress management. Practical strategies include delegating tasks for better time management, taking short walks with deep breathing, playing worship or Christmas music, and creating small moments of joy like journaling or eating well. Simple acts—mindful meals, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, and rest—help reduce overwhelm and keep our hearts centered on Christ during the busy season.

Scripture referenced:  Isaiah 9:6; John 14: 27

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If you enjoyed this episode, please take 30 seconds to give a 5 star review as this really helps to spread this to another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care!

Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE 

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I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan

Have you done the major preparations for Christmas already, and you’re sitting pretty relaxed as you start this month?... or are you looking at December  like a deer in headlights?  Are you looking at the calendar and wondering how your family will be able to navigate the jungle of events squeezed in the first 2 weeks of December?

In this episode, we are going to look at tactical strategies to handle the overwhelm of to-do’s for the first 2 weeks of December.  I am also going to  discuss how we can get ready for Christmas internally as we do all the things to get ready externally for Christmas.  

December’s first two weeks are a busy rush of events and logistics. To reduce overwhelm, focus on time management: prioritize time-sensitive tasks, calendar everything, communicate schedules, and plan daily by choosing 2 must-do tasks. Prepare not only externally but internally for Christmas through stress management and faith: daily Bible reading and prayer, eating well with protein-rich, Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, journaling for self-care reflection, and an evening routine of facial massage, breathing, and prayer. Care for body and spirit—through nourishment, reflection, and even gentle strength training—to finish the year grounded and strong.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please take 30 seconds to give a 5 star review as this really helps to spread this to another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care!

Did you know that I have a free community of women just like you? Busy moms who are working hard to keep everything running smoothly in their families.  Find ways to take care of yourself through a healthy lifestyle with food, fitness, and most importantly with Jesus!  We share tips and strategies, have accountability check-in's, and so much more! Come join us at this link: HERE 

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Next Steps:

Step 1: Join our supportive community of moms looking for tips, strategy, and encouragement at the free Facebook group Self-Care for Busy Christian Moms: HERE

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Step 3: Leave a quick review for the show on Apple podcasts.  

Step 4: Share this episode with another busy mom that needs words of encouragement to see the big picture and to find strategies for their self-care!

I am always so encouraged to know that this podcast is helping you! 

Together, we can encourage one another for long-term strength and health because it matters to our families and for future generations to come.  

 I appreciate your kindness, God bless!

Xo Susan