In episode #227, "Hitting a Language or Growth Plateau," I dive into what it really means to feel "stuck" — whether you're learning a new language on your mission or working toward any kind of growth goal. We'll talk about how powerful your thoughts are, how labeling yourself as "stuck" can actually keep you there, and how to shift your mindset to get unstuck with more compassion and intention. I'll teach you how to move from fear-based motivation—like pressure, judgment, or comparison—to love-based motivation rooted in purpose, connection, and service.

In this episode, I also explore a new way to think about the gift of tongues: what if true communication isn't just about perfect words, but about heart-to-heart intent and the Spirit? We'll look at how to reframe your progress, appreciate the middle moments of learning, and keep growing—not because you "should," but because you genuinely want to. Whether you're a currently serving missionary, preparing to go, home from your mission, or a missionary mom or leader, this episode will help you strengthen your emotional resilience, faith, and love for the process of becoming.

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In this new episode, #226 - Training a New Missionary, I'm sharing some heartfelt thoughts inspired by a question I once received from a missionary: "I'm training a new missionary, and I'm worried my bad habits will ruin him." If you've ever felt pressure to be the perfect example—whether as a trainer, a leader, a parent, or even a friend—this episode is for you.

We'll talk about what your real job as a trainer actually is, how to let go of the fear of "ruining" someone, and why it's so much more powerful to teach from love and compassion than from worry or perfectionism. I'll share the difference between being book smart, street smart, and heart smart, and how focusing on that last one—heart smarts—can transform both your mission experience and your relationships.

You'll also hear reminders that your "bad habits" don't define your worth or your influence, that everyone is learning as they go, and that God, the Spirit, and experience itself are the greatest teachers. When we train from humility, love, and self-compassion, we create ripple effects that bless every missionary who comes after us.

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Hey missionary family! This podcast episode is #225 - Applying the Rule of Thirds. In this episode, I'm sharing something new I've been thinking about called the Rule of Thirds—and how it applies to missionary life, post-mission life, and really, all of our human experience. You've heard me talk before about the 50/50 rule—how life and missions are made up of both joy and struggle—but this time, I'm introducing a new way to see it: the top third, the bottom third, and the middle third.

That middle third—the "meh," in-between space—might not feel exciting, but it's actually where we build consistency, clarity, and growth. Whether you're serving a mission, preparing to go, or finding your rhythm after coming home, learning to value this neutral space can help you find balance, peace, and stability through life's roller coaster of highs and lows.

I'll also explain how this idea came to me at a business conference, why it reminded me of photography composition and music triads, and how seeing life in thirds can bring more compassion, grounding, and gratitude to your missionary journey—and beyond.

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In this new episode #224 – Why Resentment Builds, I'm diving into one of those sneaky emotions that can quietly shape your mission and your life: resentment. We've all felt it—whether it's with a companion, a roommate, a family member, or even in marriage. Resentment often builds when we expect someone else to meet our needs instead of learning how to meet them ourselves.

I'll share stories from my own life, experiences from missionaries in the field, and tools you can start using right away to shift from emotional childhood into emotional maturity. Together, we'll explore what resentment really is, why it keeps us stuck, and how to fill our own "gas tank" with validation, appreciation, and love—without waiting around for someone else to do it for us.

If you're preparing, serving, or adjusting to life after your mission (or supporting someone who is), this episode will give you practical strategies to stop outsourcing your emotions, take ownership of your feelings, and create the confidence and freedom you're looking for.

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Welcome to the LDS Mission Podcast! This week on the podcast, Episode 223 - How To Say Goodbye, we are talking about how, goodbyes are never easy—and yet, they're part of every stage of missionary life. In this episode, I'm diving deep into how to say goodbye with intention, compassion, and strength. Whether you're a preparing missionary leaving your family, a currently serving missionary facing transfers, a returned missionary saying goodbye to your mission, or a missionary mom learning how to let go—this conversation is for you.

I share practical tools and emotional insights to help you face the reality of goodbyes without sugarcoating, honor the emotions that come up, and create rituals that bring comfort and connection. You'll learn how to embrace the grief, find closure, and reframe endings as new beginnings. Saying goodbye doesn't have to break you—it can actually be a powerful moment of growth and resilience.

This episode will give you strategies to navigate transitions with courage, whether it's sending a child to the MTC, leaving behind an area you've come to love, or adjusting to life after the mission. Remember, the pain of goodbye is really a sign of how deeply you've loved and connected—and that's something beautiful.

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In this week's episode of the LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 222: Trading Out the Tough Stuff, I'm sharing a concept that has been on my mind as I've worked with missionaries, returned missionaries, and missionary moms. Life on the mission—and after—can feel really tough. Whether it's stress, overwhelm, loneliness, or self-doubt, it's easy for our brains to shut down and say, "this is just too hard." But what I've learned, and what I want to share with you, is that most of the time we're not escaping the tough stuff—we're simply trading one set of hard emotions for another.

In this episode, I'll walk you through how to notice this pattern, how to stop resisting the difficulty, and how to choose which "hard" is worth it. You'll hear real-life examples from missionaries, service missions, jobs, relationships, and even my own family. Together, we'll explore why confidence is less about capability and more about being willing to feel discomfort, and how emotional resilience comes from making peace with the fact that life is always 50/50—half good and half hard.

My hope is that Trading Out the Tough Stuff will help you recognize the power you have in deciding where to put your energy. You get to choose the tough emotions that move you closer to the person you want to become. Instead of trying to avoid the hard, you can lean into it with intention, faith, and confidence—and find freedom in the process.

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In this episode of the LDS Mission Podcast, I'm diving into Ep. 221. The Feelings Formula—a simple but powerful way to process emotions that missionaries, returned missionaries, and missionary moms can use every single day. Too often we think feelings like anxiety, stress, homesickness, or discouragement mean something has gone wrong. The truth? Feelings are part of being human, and learning how to notice, name, allow, and release them is one of the most important skills you can take with you on your mission and into life after.

I'll share practical mindset tools and emotional resilience strategies that help you stop resisting your emotions and start moving through them with confidence and compassion. Whether you're preparing for a mission, serving in the field, adjusting post-mission, or supporting a missionary you love, The Feelings Formula will help you develop emotional strength, mental clarity, and spiritual growth without needing to "fix yourself."

If you've ever felt stuck in overwhelm, anxious about the future, or weighed down by self-doubt, this episode is for you. Listen in and learn how to create peace in the middle of hard days, build resilience through emotional awareness, and show up as the missionary, RM, or mom you truly want to be.

As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.

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In this week's episode,  #220 - A Day in the Life, I'm getting real with you. Instead of a polished outline or a carefully planned topic, I wanted to give you an honest window into my day—the ups, the lows, the emotions I've been feeling, and the lessons I've been learning in real time. My hope is that by sharing my own experience, you'll see pieces of your own life and mission journey reflected back at you.

We talk about what it means to normalize bad days, to stop trying to "fix" ourselves, and to create a peaceful space to simply be human. Whether you're preparing to serve, out on your mission, recently returned, or supporting a missionary, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to be chipper and strong all the time to show up in meaningful ways.

You'll hear me share my thoughts about surrendering to the hard days, allowing emotions instead of fighting them, and trusting that even in the midst of heartbreak, overwhelm, or low motivation, you're still doing exactly what you're meant to do. This is real life—and we were made for all of it.

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This week on the podcast, I'm diving into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately—competition vs. cooperation. We live in a world (and even within mission culture) where competition often takes center stage—ranking, comparing, pushing to be "the best." But what happens when we shift our focus to cooperation instead? What if the real strength and success come from uniting, including, and building each other up?

In this episode, I share personal stories, observations from ward and youth activities, and even lessons from parenting that helped me see the contrast between these two approaches. We'll talk about the energy competition can create, but also the hierarchies and division it sometimes leaves behind. Then, we'll explore how cooperation fosters unity, abundance, and the kind of Christlike leadership we need more of on the mission and in life.

Whether you're a preparing missionary learning to manage expectations, a currently serving missionary working in a district or zone, a returned missionary trying to let go of comparison, or a missionary mom/leader wondering how to encourage unity—this conversation will give you new perspectives and practical tools to notice where competition is creeping in, and how to intentionally lean into cooperation instead. Because when we choose cooperation, everyone wins.

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Welcome to The LDS Mission Podcast, Episode 218 - Made For This!

Do you ever feel like you're not cut out for the life you're living—whether that's preparing for a mission, serving right now, or figuring things out as a returned missionary? If so, you're not alone. Doubt is part of the human experience, but that doesn't mean it's the truth. In this episode, I share why you are made for this—exactly as you are—and how trusting God also means trusting the way He created you.

We'll talk about the connection between faith and self-belief, why hiding your strengths doesn't serve anyone, and how to step into your unique gifts with courage and confidence. Whether you're a missionary, an RM, or a parent supporting one, this episode is all about remembering that your divine design was intentional.

I hope you'll walk away from this conversation with more courage to show up as you. Because the world doesn't need another copy—it needs the one and only you that God already created.

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