In this episode, Kim and Lindsay are talking about the pillars of wellness that will be covered every month going forward. They talk about why they chose these pillars, the benefits that can come from improving each one, and ways to help yourself manage life, grow, and become better. 

Hey friends! It's been a while since you've heard from us here at The Elusive Follow-Through! Like all of us do, we've gone through some changes and we're happy to introduce a NEW podcast, Uncover the Happier You! If you've been listening for a while, you'll know that this podcast used to be Lindsay and Mike Jenkins talking about marriage, family, and all the fun that happens there.

But life has changed around a bit and we've revamped it to now be hosted by Lindsay Jenkins and her great friend, Kim Mortensen. Don't worry, Mike will still make an appearance every once in a while, but now you get to hear the experiences of two friends who leave all inhibition at the door and just share the nitty-gritty of mom life, and what it's like to navigate a crazy life as a woman!

We're excited for this first episode that will introduce Kim and let you know a little about our stories. In this episode, we're sharing what to expect from this new podcast and where you can find us on Instagram:

@minimal_mama_lindsay
@wakingdawnwellness

So, come along for the ride, friends! It's going to be REALLY fun!!

In this episode, Lindsay shares a nice conversation with a guest speaker, Lindsay's wonderful mama, Carolyn. She is a social worker, born in the baby boomer generation, and one of the most loving, gift-giving people Lindsay knows. In this episode, they discuss the issues that minimalist families sometimes run into at Christmas or birthdays with well-meaning relatives wanting to give many gifts to the families. It's hard when lifestyles conflict, so the conversation includes discussion about how to compromise, ways to communicate, and ideas for giving gifts of experiences rather than items. Hopefully, this episode will help minimalists and non-minimalists alike to understand each other and reach a compromise that everyone can be happy with.

Lindsay and Mike discuss meal prepping, the logistics of it and why it might or might not be a great idea for you. Whether you are on a special diet or just want the ease of having lots of grab and go meals, this episode will be both informative and enjoyable. They talk about the supplies you'll need, what kinds of foods you can make, whether you freeze or eat fresh, and many other topics.

Here are links to the dishes and the food scale they bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYGAHR8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K6KKWHW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004164SRA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And here is the link to Clean Simple Eats which they discussed on the podcast:
https://cleansimpleeats.com/

Mike and Lindsay discuss what the plans are for the revamped website and how Essentialism (and Minimalism) can change your life if you want it to. Essentialism is about making choices for yourself and being in charge of your decisions rather than letting others make those choices for you. Although it's very much like Minimalism, it's also different in regard to it being more about a mindset and applying to your schedule rather than applying to things and possessions like Minimalism. Both ways of life, though, contribute greatly to greater peace of mind and less overwhelm in your personal and business life.

Link to Essentialism book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Less/dp/B00IWYP5NI/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Essentialism&qid=1572824016&sr=8-2

In this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss the importance of intimacy in a marriage, whether that is through sex, cuddling, love languages, or anything else. They also discuss a 30-day challenge to be initimate with your spouse and how it's not always easy to make time for each other, but so essential for a happy marriage. 

Lindsay and Mike play a humorous round of "Would You Rather?" Enjoy listening to their fun exchange while they discuss things like farting and burping while kissing, JNCO jeans, bad haircuts, being royalty in another era and the joys of an excellent steak. Have fun, y'all!

In this episode, Mike and Lindsay talk about their moms and the lessons they've learned from them. They talk about how much they love them and how moms in general are wonderful and quite simply exactly the mother their kids need. Happy Mother's Day, Moms!

In this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss a few tips they've learned over the years of how to make achieving your goals even easier. They discuss topics from four categories: health, relationships, finances, and home cleanliness. They also discuss the Follow-Through Journal that you can download for free here.

What's stopping you from achieving the life you've dreamed of? What's stopping you from finally getting healthy or finally being debt-free? Who's to say you can't go back to school or start your own business? The only one stopping you is you, so listen up and see if any of these tips help you!

In this episode, Lindsay and Mike have a guest on their podcast, their youngest daughter, Claire. She talks with her parents about some of the struggles she has with her relationships and what she learned from talking to a counselor. Mike and Lindsay also discuss how they deal with these situations as parents and what to do when the struggle is in the home between siblings.