This isn’t a real episode—just a quick update! I’ve got something fun to share (a new website!) and something frustrating to explain (email drama 🙃). If you’re on my email list but haven’t seen anything from me lately, this will help you know why—and what to do so you don’t miss out. Plus, come check out the new site at www.thehappiestlives.com.

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This is part 2 of the Loosening Your Grip Series.

You had a vision for how life would go- the timeline, the outcomes, the relationships. But what happens when reality looks nothing like the dream? In this episode, we’re talking about that gap. About what it means to release the picture you were holding and trust that God is still writing a good story. We’ll unpack Jacob’s striving, our tendency to grip tightly, and how letting go isn’t failure, rather  faith. If you’ve been white-knuckling your way through disappointment, or wondering where God is in the detours, this conversation is for you.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

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This begins the new series: Loosening Your Grip.

What if the very thing you’re trying to control is what’s actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m sharing a really personal story. Years of chronic pain, self-reliance, and striving brought me face-to-face with a hard truth: I’m not in charge. And that’s a good thing. We’ll talk about why control feels so tempting, what happens when we hit our limit, and how real power begins when we stop white-knuckling life and start clinging to God. This is about loosening your grip, not giving up. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on what it means to trust and why the limp you’re walking with might just be the very evidence that God is blessing you.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Worry might feel responsible. It might feel productive. But it’s not. It’s just a mental habit—one you’ve rehearsed for years. And today, we’re turning it around.

In this final episode of the Habit Turnaround series, we’re breaking down why worry shows up, how it hooks you, and what to do instead. I’ll teach you a simple, powerful tool—The Four P’s: Panic, Pause, Pray, Praise—to interrupt the spiral and access the peace that’s already available to you.

If you’re tired of overthinking, bracing for impact, and losing sleep over “what ifs,” this episode will challenge your mindset, reframe your responsibility, and show you how to move from anxiety to authority—one thought at a time.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

You’re doing all the things—managing the schedule, watching the budget, keeping the peace, trying to eat clean and “be the good one.” But let’s be honest: it’s exhausting. That tight grip? That anxious push to make it all work? That’s white-knuckling.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the habit of white-knuckling—what it is, why we do it, and why it’s not actually helping. You’ll learn the real reason your efforts leave you tired, stuck, and secretly resentful… and what to do instead.

I’ll walk you through my four-part process for turning this habit around—so you can stop pushing, start partnering with God, and move forward without losing your mind (or your soul). This isn’t about giving up. It’s about letting go the right way.

Let’s talk about the difference between striving and surrender—and how to tell when you’ve crossed the line.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Procrastination might not seem dramatic—but it’s quietly draining your peace, cluttering your mind, and robbing you of forward momentum. In part six of The Habit Turnaround series, we’re talking about how to stop putting things off and start showing up with purpose. 

You’ll learn why procrastination isn’t a time issue—it’s a thought pattern—and how to break the habit loop with simple mindset shifts and practical tools. If you’re tired of carrying around that mental to-do list or delaying something God has placed on your heart, this episode will help you move from avoidance to action. Let’s turn it around—one small step at a time.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

This is Part 5 of The Habit Turnaround series, and today we’re talking about quick thrills—the little dopamine hits we chase to avoid discomfort.

Whether it’s snacks, scrolling, shopping, or staying busy, these habits feel good for a moment but keep you stuck long-term. I’ll show you how to break the cycle with the 10 Minute Habit Turnaround so you can stop buffering and start living with intention.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Withdrawing might seem like the peaceful, “Christian” alternative to conflict—but it’s not. It’s just another sneaky habit that keeps us stuck. Whether you shut down in conversations, avoid emotions, or silently drift from God, today’s episode will help you see the truth behind the habit of pulling away.

In Part 4 of The Habit Turnaround Series, we’ll uncover:

• What withdrawing really looks like in your relationships, spiritual life, and self

• Why it feels like relief—but leads to isolation

• The habit loop that keeps you disconnecting

• How lamenting becomes the path to re-engagement with God, yourself, and others

If you’re tired of feeling numb, distant, or unseen—this is your episode. You don’t have to withdraw to feel safe. Let’s talk about a new way forward. Let’s go.

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Arguing feels automatic—but it’s actually a habit. One rooted in fear, frustration, and the need to feel in control. In today’s episode, Part 3 of The Habit Turnaround Series, I’ll show you how to interrupt that habit and build a new pattern rooted in clarity, peace, and connection.

You’ll learn:

• Why arguments keep repeating

• What emotional flooding does to your brain

• How to shift from needing to “win” to listening with love

• The seven steps to turning an argument into a calm, Christ-centered conversation

If you’re tired of going in circles, this episode is your turnaround. Let’s go!

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

Complaining can feel justified—but is it actually helping? In this episode, we explore how complaining becomes an automatic habit, why it keeps us stuck, and what the Bible teaches about a better way forward. Instead of venting frustration, we’ll look at the biblical practice of lament—how to bring our struggles to God in a way that leads to peace, wisdom, and transformation. If you’re ready to break free from negativity and step into a mindset of trust and empowerment, this episode is for you!

Enrolling now for The Happiest Lives Academy. We start January 1. If you are looking for a high-touch program, community, and daily access to support and tools so you can make FIVE Transformations in FIVE months... then this is it. www.myhappyvault.com/academy

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]