In a world of conferences, books, and articles telling us 'You've got what it takes!' - why do we so often feel like we don't?  Why does it sometimes feel like every pep talk we get adds more weight to the heaviness we feel?  Could it be that we're not getting the full truth?  On this episode, Amanda Uher is beautifully vulnerable about her own mental health struggles and the freedom she is finding along the way.  

Priorities shift when we become parents, but do we sometimes swing too far in the direction of our children and too far away from the other roles in our lives?  Today's guest discusses the difficult transition from career woman to mother and how she has not let the culture around her define her roles.  By thinking outside of the box (and home) she has fought to live out her deepest values and callings while still being one awesome mama.  

Elizabeth introduces the simple, yet powerful, practice of deep breathing.  In addition to sharing her own experience with incorporating breathing exercises into regular daily life, she will also share an essay written generations ago that still applies to those of us trying to catch our breath today.  This one is light-hearted and entertaining!  

Allison talks honestly, and yet hopefully, about the struggles she faces as a mother of a child whose life is being cut short by a genetic disorder known as Hunter Syndrome.  As the Muedder Family pushes back fear and chooses joy, rooted in their deep faith in God, they find themselves a part of a much bigger story than the could have ever imagined.  If you've battled any type of fear you will find breathing room within this story and encouragement that God has something special hidden below the surface of our struggles. 

Listen in as Elizabeth and Emily share their emotional journey and the lessons they learned along the way. In this 2nd part of their conversation, the 'Breathing Room girls' talk about how comparison kills and what we can do to combat it.  They also unpack the power of collaboration in unlocking creativity and inspiration.  Their story is magical and might just inspire you to grab a friend and dream big together!  

Long before the podcast, two girls took a few shaky steps toward a distant and unclear dream.  That dream turned out to be The Breathing Room.  Listen in as Elizabeth and Emily share their emotional journal and the lessons they learned along the way.  If you've felt a nudge to take your own first steps this might be the encouragement you need.  If you are carrying untapped gifts and dying dreams all alone, these girls have a heartfelt message for you.  

Have you felt the information overload?  Is your head spinning with all the 5 step programs and quick fixes that claim to give you exactly what you need?  Do you have a stack of unread {or half read} self-help books at home collecting dust, but yet you continue to buy more?  I get it...and, call me crazy, but I've decided to escape from it all by reverting back to my childhood.  I'll explain how in today's episode.  

Elizabeth chats with one of her 'Tuesday Girls', Kelly Whitehead, about her journey as a mother of two children with special needs.  Kelly honestly shares the struggles and the gifts of this life she did not expect, but fully embraces. Are you facing a limitation that has you feeling frustrated or disappointed?  Do you feel like some of the things you are dealing with are unfair?  If so, this episode may give you the hope and encouragement you need.  And if you've every wondered how to walk alongside a family that has children with special needs, we'll answer that question too!  

Elizabeth talks with fellow South Carolina girl, Mary Beth Hultstrand about one of the biggest shifts she's made in her life.  Together they will discuss what it looks like to be a mindful mama instead of succumbing to mindless busy-ness.  Mindfulness is at the heart of intentional living and a good place to begin finding breathing room in the middle of the franticness of life.

If your family's pace of living has you feeling exhausted, this is your chance to step out of the fast lane and discover some practical ways to slow down and simplify.