We are closing out the month of April, the Month of the Military Child, with a special episode on how military families can build resilience, featuring our guest April McBride. In this episode, we explore how military spouses and children can navigate uncertainty and change to build strong families, along with methods for balancing emotions and practical skills for developing resilience.

April McBride is  a native of Walterboro, South Carolina, wife of Michael L. McBride. April obtained a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the College of Charleston and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. April has 13 years of clinical experience that encompass mental health, crisis, family, rehabilitation and career counseling. April is a Certified University of California Los Angeles FOCUS Family Resilience Trainer, Certified Integrative Somatic Trauma Practitioner, and ICF- Associated Certified Coach.

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In this episode, we react to Yvette Henry’s podcast episode and her book Release, Rest, Remain, unpacking what these powerful ideas actually look like in real life. 

How do you truly let go of what is weighing you down? What does it mean to find real rest in God’s presence? And how do you stay grounded in His love when life feels anything but steady? We dive into these topics and unpack the nuggets that Yvette left us in the previous episode. 

Listen to the first conversation here: https://youtu.be/6bpG78wFlc0

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Yvette Henry’s book: https://yvettehenry.com/releaserestremaindevotional

On this episode, we are joined by Yvette Henry–a wife, mom of four, podcaster, and the author of Release, Rest, & Remain, a 30-day journey designed for busy women to release burdens to God, rest in His presence, and remain steadfast in His love.

From overflowing inboxes and the constant pull of other people’s needs to endless to-do lists, finding even a moment of peace or joy can feel impossible. If you’ve been looking for reprieve from the nonstop activity and noise of life, this conversation is an invitation to pause in the presence of the God who holds all things together. He isn’t asking for more from you—He’s inviting you to lay it all down.

In this episode, Yvette shares her personal story of grief, the experiences that led her to write her book, and how therapy, parenting, and life’s challenges shaped her journey. Together, we explore what it means to remain in the presence of the Lord—to slow down, be present, and learn how to simply be.

We also discuss how striving can quietly become an idol, especially in a culture that celebrates constant efficiency and pushes us to move from one thing to the next without ever slowing down.

This conversation offers practical encouragement for gaining clarity, moving forward with peace, and learning how to abide with God so you can live and lead from a place of true rest! 

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Book: https://yvettehenry.com/releaserestremaindevotional

Website: https://yvettehenry.com/

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Pain turned into purpose produces power. There isn’t necessarily meaning in pain in and of itself—that’s not what we’re saying. But what we are saying is that when we look for meaning, when we look for purpose after we’ve experienced suffering and life’s pain, it can produce power in our lives.

That power may show up as joy. It may be hope. It may be greater resilience.

It could even lead to growth in compassion—empathy for others, and maybe even grace or mercy.

So today, we’re going to spend some time talking about how the pain we experience can inform our future. In the last episode, we discussed how many people stop when they feel pain and pressure.

Today, we’re talking about what it looks like to build resilience, to keep going, to derive meaning, and to find purpose and power in our lives.

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Healing isn’t a one-time event. It’s a continual journey. Too often, we put pressure on ourselves to “arrive” at healing quickly, as if it’s something we achieve once and never revisit. But real healing is ongoing. It requires patience, intention, and a willingness to grow through every season. On this episode, we’re seeking to normalize the healing journey so that we can become the best versions of ourselves! 

Part of normalizing the healing journey is committing to the practice of reflecting, retooling, and resetting. Reflection creates space—space to slow down, assess where you are, and honestly evaluate your emotions, intentions, thoughts, and behaviors. This isn’t something that happens accidentally; it’s an intentional discipline. Taking time, even in your spare moments, to check in with yourself is key to growth.

In that reflection, it’s important to give yourself both grace and space. Grace to not have it all figured out, and space to process without judgment. This is where self-awareness is developed—where you begin to understand how you respond to life, not just when things are going well, but especially when they’re not.

Because life comes with ebbs and flows. Unexpected moments will come. Emotions will shift. Circumstances will change. The question isn’t if these shifts will happen—it’s how you respond when they do.

Healing is learning how to navigate those shifts. It’s learning how to stay grounded in the middle of uncertainty, how to respond instead of react, and how to continue showing up for yourself, even on the hard days.

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On this special episode of Skills & Pills, we pick up a Q&A session from our time with Lisa Marie Lovett. Lisa Marie shares how she dealt with the loss of family members and how we can develop grace and compassion for ourselves. Snuggle up and enjoy this special presentation!

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What happens when you try to carry everything on your own?

In this episode of Skills & Pills, we explore the true cost of trying to manage every responsibility, burden, and expectation by yourself. Many of us believe strength means handling everything alone, but the reality is that constantly carrying more than our capacity leads to exhaustion, imbalance, and burnout.

This is why we need the art of offloading. This means learning how to share burdens, release responsibilities that are optional, and bring others into the process so that life becomes more sustainable and balanced.

A key part of this conversation is understanding capacity. Capacity changes depending on the season of life you are in. Your occupational self, relational self, and social self all require attention. Sometimes work demands more of you, and sometimes relationships require greater investment. Learning when and where to shift your energy is essential to maintaining balance.

Here are questions you can ask yourself:

What am I doing too much of?
 What am I doing well?
 What do I need to do more of?

Strength is not about carrying everything alone. It is about knowing when to ask for help and allowing others to walk alongside you.

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How do we carry all of the roles and responsibilities as a mother? As a friend? Or as a spouse? We can feel weighed down by all of the obligations while trying to grow personally at the same time. 

We weren’t meant to carry these weights by ourselves. We need friends and community, and we also need to recognize what we actually have the capacity for in the season we’re in.

These are the topics in our latest episode. We discuss the importance of doing an emotional check-in and how to establish anchors, whether that’s family, prayer, meditation, or other grounding practices. Troubles are temporary. Remember, there are tools and practices that can help you in the middle of a crisis.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Are you doing all the "right" things for self-care? Taking the bubble baths, booking weekend trips, downloading the mindfulness apps… but still feeling completely overwhelmed and exhausted?

If your burnout isn’t getting better, it’s not your fault. It’s because hustle culture sold us a superficial fix for a deep and systemic problem. 

This is your playbook for moving beyond temporary relief. We’ll explore why so much of what we call self-care doesn't work and what true restoration actually looks like. Hustle culture has turned "self-care" into another item on our to-do list, but true self-care is about restoration, not performance. It's vital to understand the difference.

Recovering from burnout requires radical self-compassion—treating yourself with the same support you would give a good friend. Your ability to set and defend boundaries is also crucial. Saying "no" to things that drain you isn't selfish; it's essential for preserving your mental health.

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