The Lizzy Jensen Show

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This Episode:

Episode 8 | Parenting Teens Without Losing Connection: Letting Go of Control and Learning to Love Who They're Becoming

What does it mean to feel at home in your own life? This week, I'm joined by Ashley Rose Reeves for a conversation about creating belonging in our bodies, friendships, marriages, and families. Ashley shares how she's learned to move beyond body-image obsession, why building meaningful friendships often means being the one to reach out first, and what has helped her build a marriage rooted in friendship and respect. We also talk about one of the hardest transitions in motherhood: raising teenagers, letting go of control, and learning to love the people our children are becoming. If you've ever felt like everyone else's life looks better than yours, this episode is an invitation to stop comparing and start creating a life that feels like home.

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Show Notes:

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Lizzy mentions this previous episode with Jenet Erickson:

https://studio.youtube.com/video/aYWKofGptCQ/edit?c=UC4uBKff4AdXewlhD_cC6sfQ

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Topics & Timestamps

00:00 - Creating a Life That Feels Like Home

02:54 - Where Belonging Begins

05:43 - Body Image and Women's Confidence

09:39 - Why Appearance Obsession Never Ends

16:32 - Building Meaningful Female Friendships

18:21 - Stop Waiting to Be Invited

25:33 - Building a Happy Marriage

33:29 - Parenting Teens and Letting Go

40:02 - The Importance of Family Belonging

46:35 - Stop Comparing Your Family

50:30 - Embracing Who Your Teens Become

51:33 - Creating Safe Spaces for Others

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 85 | How to Cope With Losing a Child: Finding Hope Through Grief

How can you lose someone you love and still believe that God is good? Five months after a devastating car accident that took the life of her 13-year-old son, Parker, my friend Marla Gale joins me for an extraordinary conversation about faith, grief, and the presence of God in our hardest moments. Marla shares the beautiful life Parker lived, the spiritual impressions her family experienced before the accident, and the remarkable circumstances that helped save her life. She also explains why her grief has been accompanied by unexpected hope, what she believes about life after death, and why she feels more certain than ever that every life has a purpose. This episode is a deeply personal testimony of God's love, even when life doesn't make sense.

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Show Notes:

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https://www.instagram.com/themarlagale/

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV)

“...who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross…”

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Topics & Timestamps

00:00 - Why Am I Still Here?

02:04 - Remembering Parker's Beautiful Life

07:13 - Parker's Extraordinary Faith

12:22 - Making a Case for God

13:36 - The Promptings Before Tragedy

20:12 - Parker's Organ Donation Wish

22:16 - Finding God in the Accident

32:00 - Why Didn't God Prevent It?

36:46 - Finding Purpose in Being Alive

46:04 - Grief Without Despair

52:04 - Turning Pain Into Purpose

54:00 - Marla's Continuing Mission

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 84 | When Life Doesn't Go as Planned: Trusting God With Your Next Chapter

After eight years and roughly 330 interviews hosting the All In podcast, Morgan Jones Pearson has spent more time than most asking people about faith, suffering, happiness, and what matters most. Now, as she prepares to close that chapter and embrace a new season of motherhood, I'm turning the questions back on her. We talk about whether faith really makes us happier, why questioning God can be part of spiritual growth, what she's learned from people who've experienced unimaginable loss, and how to navigate relationships when family members believe differently. Morgan also opens up about the experiences that tested her own faith and what being “all in” means to her today. It's a thoughtful conversation about trusting God, letting go of expectations, and finding purpose in the life unfolding in front of you.

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All In Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046

Follow Morgan:

https://www.instagram.com/morganjonespearson/

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Eight Years of Life Lessons

05:02 - When Life Changes Your Plans

08:07 - How All In Began

16:50 - Does Faith Make Us Happier?

22:06 - Religion vs. Real Discipleship

29:05 - Finding Strength Through Suffering

31:40 - Is Questioning Your Faith Okay?

38:31 - What Tested Morgan's Faith

46:00 - Motherhood, Identity, and Legacy

57:25 - What Being All In Means

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 83 | Getting Closer to God: 5 Simple Ways to Build a Deeper Relationship

Want a deeper relationship with God but don't know where to start? In this Ask Me Anything episode, I'm answering a young mom's question about prayer, journaling, meditation, and learning to recognize God's voice. I share five practical ways to build a more personal spiritual life, including creating daily pockets of stillness, my GALA journaling framework, and why you don't need a perfect routine to connect with God. Whether you're beginning your spiritual journey or trying to reconnect in a busy season, I hope this conversation helps you find a simple, meaningful place to start.

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Two Chairs by Bob Beaudine:

https://a.co/d/07OyxVcR

How to Find Real Community as a Woman in a Lonely World:

https://youtu.be/663eVQ_2m1o

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Topics & Timestamps

00:00 - A Listener's Question About God

03:32 - Five Ways to Begin

04:50 - Start by Asking God

09:55 - Create Daily Pockets of Stillness

15:47 - Make Prayer a Conversation

17:52 - The GALA Journaling Method

21:02 - Grow Through Spiritual Friendships

22:36 - Follow Joy, Not Perfection

27:20 - Five Tips and Recommended Books

29:36 - Recognizing God's Presence

31:07 - Submit Your Questions

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 82 | The Hidden Cost of Success: What Matters More Than Achievement?

What will matter most when you look back on your life at 85? I'm joined by Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan's first female architect, for an extraordinary conversation about ambition, motherhood, success, and the things we sometimes sacrifice while trying to prove ourselves. After reaching the top of her profession, Yasmeen shifted her life's work toward humanitarian architecture and empowering women in underserved communities. She shares what she's learned about ego, the cost of career success, raising children, and finding deeper purpose through service. This is a conversation for every woman wondering how to use her gifts without losing sight of what matters most.

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Barefoot Social Architecture:

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Topics & Timestamps

00:00 - What Makes Life Successful?

05:53 - The Ego Behind Ambition

09:36 - Faith, Family, and Identity

14:04 - Motherhood and Career Sacrifices

18:25 - Recognizing the Cost of Ego

26:00 - Finding Purpose Through Service

35:12 - One Million Stoves, Changed Lives

41:14 - Redefining Success and Legacy

47:16 - What Matters Most Now?

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 81 | Your Efforts Matter: How to Make a Difference Where You Are

What if you don't need to change the world to make a meaningful difference? As Season 3 begins, I'm sharing why I questioned whether to return to the podcast, what I've been thinking about the choices facing women today, and why I believe it's time to move beyond talking about our problems and start building something better. Through the remarkable story of Antonina Żabińska, who helped rescue hundreds of people during World War II, we'll explore what it means to use the resources, relationships, and opportunities already in front of us. Whether you're a student, a mother, or entering an entirely new season of life, this episode is an invitation to stop feeling powerless and start making a difference right where you are.

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Show Notes:

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Statistics mentioned:

- 50 years ago, 8% of women (25 and older) earned a bachelor's degree.

- 2 years ago, 38% of women had a bachelor’s degree.

- Today, 47% of women (ages 25-34) hold a bachelor’s degree. Only 37% of men in the same age range have a bachelor’s degree.

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Topics & Timestamps

00:00 - Welcome Back to Season Three

01:24 - Pregnancy and Personal Updates

03:12 - The Power of Gratitude

04:33 - Does My Work Matter?

06:29 - Women Have More Choices

09:59 - Stop Diagnosing, Start Building

12:41 - The Zookeeper's Wife Story

18:16 - Start Building Where You Are

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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📝 Listener Survey - What do you want to hear about in the next season?

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This Episode: 

Episode 80 | If This Was My Last Episode: The Three Things I'd Want You to Know

As we close out Season 2, Lizzy shares one of her most personal episodes yet.

From opening up about her pregnancy journey and IVF at 42 to sharing the three truths she hopes every listener carries with them, this episode feels like a love letter to this community.

If there’s one thing Lizzy hopes you remember, it’s this: God is active in your life, your small acts matter more than you think, and turning toward Him daily will always lead you somewhere more fruitful.

This is a conversation about miracles, motherhood, legacy, and the things that matter most.

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🔗Kristen Yee - Our Covenant Relationship with God: A Wellspring of Relief

https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kristin-m-yee/our-covenant-relationship-with-god-a-wellspring-of-relief/

Scriptural References: 

📚Jeremiah 17:7-8

📚Isaiah 58:11

📚John 15:5

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode:

Episode 79 | Why People Are Choosing Not to Have Kids: What the Research Says About Family, Happiness, and Meaning

What if one of the biggest ideas modern culture has sold us about happiness is actually wrong?

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with Jenet Erickson to unpack one of the biggest cultural shifts happening right now: fewer people are getting married, fewer people are having children, and more people feel lonely, disconnected, and unsure of their purpose.

But here’s the surprising part: the research tells a very different story than what we’re hearing online.

They talk about:

– Why birth rates are declining around the world

– Why you can’t simply pay people to have kids (and why it hasn’t worked)

– What actually predicts long-term happiness and fulfillment

– Why modern culture may be leading women away from what they want most

– The real impact of marriage and motherhood on women

– Why relationships, not independence, are at the center of a meaningful life

This isn’t a surface-level conversation. It’s a deep, honest look at what we’ve been told… and what might actually be true.

🔗 Jenet’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jenet.erickson/?hl=en

🔗 Learn more about the unique influence of mothers and fathers - It Takes Two:

https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/it-takes-two

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Topics & Timestamps:

00:00 — Cultural Shift Happening

03:00 — Why Birth Rates Drop

08:00 — Industrialization Impact

14:00 — Career vs Family

20:00 — Individualism Rise

27:00 — Loneliness Epidemic

34:00 — What Research Shows

42:00 — Motherhood + Meaning

52:00 — What Actually Matters

About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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This Episode: 

Episode 78 | Is Motherhood Worth It?: What I Learned From My Mom

Is motherhood worth it?

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with her mom, Carrie Bestor Henderson, for a deeply personal conversation about motherhood, and how it shapes you as a woman and why it might even make you the best version of yourself.

They talk about how to love motherhood, how to let it change you, and how your perspective about it might mature across generations, seasons, and expectations.

From the hard moments to the sacred ones, this is a raw conversation between mother and daughter about the real beauty that can be found in one of the most important roles on earth. 

And make sure you listen to the very end… when Lizzy shares something with her mom that left her, and might leave you, speechless. 👀

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice, and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⭐️ Join the conversation over on Instagram @thelizzyjensenshow 

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☎️ Have a question for Lizzy? Call or text: 801-477-0699. You might hear your question answered on a future episode of The Lizzy Jensen Show!

This Episode: 

Episode 77 | How to Hear God’s Voice: Learning to Recognize His Guidance in Everyday Life

Why does it feel so hard to hear God sometimes?

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with Michelle Craig, Charity Lighten, and Tanna Fox to talk about what it actually looks like to build a relationship with God in real life.

This is a conversation about starting small, learning the language, and trusting that God is already speaking—you’re just learning how to hear Him.

🔗 Charity’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/charitylighten/

🔗 Tanna’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/live.right.nutrition/

🔗 Michelle’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/michelledcraig/

🔗 References:

Seek Learning by Faith - David A. Bednar

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2007/09/seek-learning-by-faith?lang=eng

Atomic Habits - James Clear

https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

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About The Lizzy Jensen Show:

The Lizzy Jensen show has a simple mission to empower you with the confidence and courage to live your most beautiful and abundant life. Join me weekly as I bring in friends and experts to give you the takeaways you need to help you navigate the complex journey of womanhood. The world is hungry for your love, your heart, your voice and your goodness. Lean in with me as we learn to give our highest contributions to the world, outside and inside our own homes.

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