Straight From The Heart(land)

Yes, there's much to be thankful for. But before we share gratitude around the table on Thursday, I have a few things I'd like to get off my chest.

Plus, two important questions related to Thanksgiving and What's Making My Heart Beat!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed in your mind or heart? Me, too! In fact, I probably described all of us at some point. But, now more than ever we can all use some soul minimalism.

What is it?? Just like decluttering our homes, two key steps can help us declutter our souls saying goodbye to what is weighing us down.

Listen to this week's episode to learn how to slow down, lose the "mom brain" and get back to what's most important.

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

Christine is turning 45 and talking all about it in this week's podcast, including how unfair it is to peak physically at 22, being compared to Daisy Duke and learning to embrace the phrase, "I don't know."

Didn't lead with a hug? Failed to take them to the doctor in a timely manner? Yep, done it! After a broken collarbone, a sprained wrist and twisted knee (and that's just this fall!), Christine has learned a thing or two about parenting kids through their injuries. Mostly by doing it wrong!

Plus, prepare to have your mind blown by new injury protocols. Oh, and What's Making My Heart Beat, too!

Raise your hand if you're feeling stressed out. {Christine with both hands raised high.}

Whether it's a perfect storm of scheduling demands, crazy circumstances you didn't expect, or your own procrastination {Christine raising hands again}, stress is real and we're talking about how to deal with it in this week's episode.

This is the best time of year for tv! All of our old favorite shows return and lots of new ones promise us hours of viewing pleasure. It's good to be a tv watcher right now!

Christine shares the scoop on what's coming back, what's new and what shows will have their final seasons this year.

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

Ever experienced identity theft?? Christine may have just lost hers!

Listen to this week's podcast to hear about her car buying adventure, how she handed over her info, how we all face identity theft (of the heart) every day and how to stay strong!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

Are you a good or bad decision maker? And does faith simplify or complicate your process? Join Christine in this week's discussion about making decisions and how her 20-something self had A LOT to learn!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!

After two crazy incidents involving Kwik Star's grace and generosity, Christine reflects on the generosity of strangers and whether it is easier to give or to receive.

(This episode could also be titled, "Why Kwik Star is awesome!")

Just in time for those fall sports contests kicking off this week, Christine is sharing her thoughts on a recent editorial written to rein in unruly sports parents and adult fans. Listen to make sure you're part of the solution, not the problem!

Plus, What's Making My Heart Beat!