Ever catch yourself scrolling and thinking, “I love my life, I just wish…”? In this episode, I sit down with Kate Strickler—mom of three, founder of Naptime Kitchen, and author—to talk about finding joy in the life you already have. Kate shares honest stories, practical tips, and simple perspective shifts to help you stop measuring yourself against someone else’s highlight reel and start embracing what’s real. If you’re tired of wishing your days looked different, this conversation will encourage you to see your home, your family, and your time in a whole new light.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Diane's Resource: Book: Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner
• Previous Episode: The Opt-Out Family | How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't with Erin Loechner (EP339)
• Previous Episode: Intentional Learning at Home (EP200) with Erin Loechner
• Book: The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel
• Kate's Resource(s): Book: In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin | Book: None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin
• Kate Can't Stop Talking About: Unseen Sunscreen by Goop
• Connect with Kate:
• https://naptimekitchen.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/naptimekitchen/
• Book: I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy

About Kate |

Kate Strickler is the creator behind the extremely popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen. Known for her down-to-earth practicality and home and parenting hacks, she's been featured by Good Morning America, Southern Living, The Lazy Genius Podcast, The Best Today Podcast, and more. When she isn't wrangling the kids or working, you can find her in her happy place: experimenting in the kitchen. Kate lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Nate, and their four children.

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