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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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☎️ 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 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.

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 76 | How to Build the Friendships You’re Craving: Creating Real Community as a Woman

What if the community you’re craving… is something you’re meant to create?

In this episode, Lizzy and three friends, Vanessa Quigley, Ashley Shepherd, and Jesika Harmon, talk about building meaningful relationships, creating small groups, and why women need deeper connection now more than ever.

This is a conversation about vulnerability, intention, and taking the first step toward the kind of friendships you actually want.

🔗 Vanessa’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/vanessaquigley/

🔗 Ashley’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/shepsheartandmind/?__d=11%2F

🔗 Jesika’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jesikaharmon/

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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 75 | From Idea to Action: How to Create an Intentional Life

How do you know if an idea is actually meant for you, and how do you act on it?

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with Michelle Reyes to talk about intentional living, capacity, and how to move from desire to action.

This is a conversation about trusting the process, working through fear, and learning how to create a life that’s aligned with who you really are.

🔗 Michelle’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/themichelereyes/

🔗Becoming Intentional w/ Michelle Reyes

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-intentional-w-michele-reyes/id1843549677

🔗 Michelle’s Links

https://michelereyescoaching.com/workwithme

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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.

📝 Help us shape what we talk about in the next season (Listener Survey):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevcPwpO5CP9Z9YpQeH_RvcgLZ8w4U_AoZwNVV5Q0XGczw33A/viewform

⭐️ Join the conversation over on Instagram @thelizzyjensenshow 

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☎️ Want to ask Lizzy a question? Call or text with your questions, and you might just hear the answers on an episode! 801-477-0699

This episode:

Episode 74 | What Happens to Your Dreams When You Follow God?: Faith, Ambition, and Real Impact

If you turn your life over to God… what happens to your dreams?

In this solo episode, Lizzy shares a powerful reframe on ambition, impact, and what it really means to trust God with your life.

From decision-making to motherhood and work culture, this is a conversation about thinking bigger, trusting deeper, and redefining what actually matters.

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Media for Good:

This episode is part of something we’re calling Media for Good. We believe the media shouldn’t just entertain or inspire—it should actually make the world better. So for this episode, every single download equals one dollar donated to Return & Rise, an incredible organization that helps women confidently return to the workforce with clarity, confidence, and direction. These donations are made possible by our generous partner, Capita Financial Network, who is sponsoring this episode and funding the donations to Return & Rise. That means just by listening, sharing, or downloading this episode, you are directly helping a woman take her next step forward. We think that’s a pretty amazing way to use media for good.

If you’re looking for financial clarity, planning, or guidance for your future, Capita Financial Network offers free consultations for listeners of The Lizzy Jensen Show. When you reach out, make sure to mention that you are a listener of the Lizzy Jensen Show. You can learn more or contact them at:

https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

Or by email at:

[email protected].

And if you—or a woman you know—are thinking about returning to the workforce and want clarity, confidence, and direction, Return & Rise is an incredible place to start. Their programs are free and designed to help women step back into their careers with confidence. Learn more at:

https://www.returnandrise.org/

Or on Instagram at @returnandrisenow

Listen. Share. Download.

Every download = $1 donated to help a woman return to the workforce.

That’s media used for good.

~

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 

https://www.instagram.com/thelizzyjensenshow?igsh=dmh3aXN0ejVnb25z&utm_source=qr

☎️ Want to ask Lizzy a question? Call or text with your questions, and you might just hear the answers on an episode! 801-477-0699

This episode:

Episode 73 | How to Manage Your Money as a Woman: A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Confidence

You are not bad with money; you may not have been taught exactly how it works.

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with Zacc Call to talk about how women can confidently step into understanding and managing their finances—without overwhelm or intimidation.

From simple first steps to powerful mindset shifts, this conversation will help you see money differently—and realize you’re more capable than you think.

🔗 Zacc Call - Money Education

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEVja2rDWYIJURrWahruyIw

🔗 Capita Financial Network

https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

🔗 Your Best Financial Year

https://www.capitafinancialnetwork.com/your-best-financial-year

🔗The Seven Prosperity Projects 

https://a.co/d/0cyewh7b

🔗The Seven Prosperity Projects (free PDF)

https://www.capitafinancialnetwork.com/education-center-categories/7-prosperity-projects

🔗 Zacc's Substack

https://zacccall.substack.com/

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Media for Good:

This episode is part of something we’re calling Media for Good. We believe the media shouldn’t just entertain or inspire—it should actually make the world better. So for this episode, every single download equals one dollar donated to Return & Rise, an incredible organization that helps women confidently return to the workforce with clarity, confidence, and direction. These donations are made possible by our generous partner, Capita Financial Network, who is sponsoring this episode and funding the donations to Return & Rise. That means just by listening, sharing, or downloading this episode, you are directly helping a woman take her next step forward. We think that’s a pretty amazing way to use media for good.

If you’re looking for financial clarity, planning, or guidance for your future, Capita Financial Network offers free consultations for listeners of The Lizzy Jensen Show. When you reach out, make sure to mention that you are a listener of the Lizzy Jensen Show. You can learn more or contact them at CapitaFinancialNetwork.com or by email at [email protected].

And if you—or a woman you know—are thinking about returning to the workforce and want clarity, confidence, and direction, Return & Rise is an incredible place to start. Their programs are free and designed to help women step back into their careers with confidence. Learn more at ReturnandRise.org or on Instagram at @returnandrisenow

Listen. Share. Download.

Every download = $1 donated to help a woman return to the workforce.

That’s media used for good.

~

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 

https://www.instagram.com/thelizzyjensenshow?igsh=dmh3aXN0ejVnb25z&utm_source=qr

☎️ Want to ask Lizzy a question? Call or text with your questions, and you might just hear the answers on an episode! 801-477-0699

This episode:

Episode 72 | Start Small: How to Build a Life You Love

Building a beautiful life doesn’t happen all at once—it’s built in small, intentional steps.

Sarah Merrill shares how learning new skills, embracing failure, and taking “baby step risks” can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

This conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to start.

🔗Connect with Sarah on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahflipsit

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Media for Good:

This episode is part of something we’re calling Media for Good. We believe the media shouldn’t just entertain or inspire—it should actually make the world better. So for this episode, every single download equals one dollar donated to Return & Rise, an incredible organization that helps women confidently return to the workforce with clarity, confidence, and direction. These donations are made possible by our generous partner, Capita Financial Network, who is sponsoring this episode and funding the donations to Return & Rise. That means just by listening, sharing, or downloading this episode, you are directly helping a woman take her next step forward. We think that’s a pretty amazing way to use media for good.

If you’re looking for financial clarity, planning, or guidance for your future, Capita Financial Network offers free consultations for listeners of The Lizzy Jensen Show. When you reach out, make sure to mention that you are a listener of the Lizzy Jensen Show. You can learn more or contact them at CapitaFinancialNetwork.com or by email at [email protected].

https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

And if you—or a woman you know—are thinking about returning to the workforce and want clarity, confidence, and direction, Return & Rise is an incredible place to start. Their programs are free and designed to help women step back into their careers with confidence. Learn more at ReturnandRise.org or on Instagram at @returnandrisenow

https://www.returnandrise.org/

Listen. Share. Download.

Every download = $1 donated to help a woman return to the workforce.

That’s media used for good.

~

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 

https://www.instagram.com/thelizzyjensenshow?igsh=dmh3aXN0ejVnb25z&utm_source=qr

☎️ Want to ask Lizzy a question? Call or text with your questions, and you might just hear the answers on an episode! 801-477-0699

This episode:

Episode 71 | The Power of One: How Your Life Shapes the Future

What if how you’re living your life is changing the world… quietly?

Kim Thatcher shares a story of faith, endurance, and generational impact—one that began in hardship and became something extraordinary through courage, sacrifice, and belief.

This conversation is a reminder that even when life doesn’t go the way you planned, it can still go somewhere deeply good. That your choices matter. That your story matters.

And that one life—your life—can change everything. 

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Show Notes 

Return Prep & Ready Program:

https://www.returnandrise.org/event-details/return-prep-ready-program-a-10-week-virtual-class-to-prepare-you-to-return-to-work

Media for Good:

This episode is part of something we’re calling Media for Good. We believe the media shouldn’t just entertain or inspire—it should actually make the world better. So for this episode, every single download equals one dollar donated to Return & Rise, an incredible organization that helps women confidently return to the workforce with clarity, confidence, and direction. These donations are made possible by our generous partner, Capita Financial Network, who is sponsoring this episode and funding the donations to Return & Rise. That means just by listening, sharing, or downloading this episode, you are directly helping a woman take her next step forward. We think that’s a pretty amazing way to use media for good.

If you’re looking for financial clarity, planning, or guidance for your future, Capita Financial Network offers free consultations for listeners of The Lizzy Jensen Show. When you reach out, make sure to mention that you are a listener of the Lizzy Jensen Show.

You can learn more or contact them at:

https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

Or by email at [email protected].

And if you—or a woman you know—are thinking about returning to the workforce and want clarity, confidence, and direction, Return & Rise is an incredible place to start. Their programs are free and designed to help women step back into their careers with confidence.

Learn more at:

https://www.returnandrise.org/

Or on Instagram at @returnandrisenow

Listen. Share. Download.

Every download = $1 donated to help a woman return to the workforce.

That’s media used for good.

~

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 

https://www.instagram.com/thelizzyjensenshow?igsh=dmh3aXN0ejVnb25z&utm_source=qr

☎️ Want to ask Lizzy a question? Call or text with your questions, and you might just hear the answers on an episode! 801-477-0699

This episode:

Episode 70 | Beginning Again as a Woman: Rebuilding Confidence, Skills, and Purpose

What does it look like to start again—and believe you can?

In this episode, Lizzy sits down with Jane Clayton to talk about helping women rebuild confidence, gain new skills, and step back into meaningful work and life after seasons of change.

This is a conversation about second chances, growth, and the quiet courage it takes to begin again.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind or unsure of what’s next, this episode will meet you with both clarity and hope.

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Show Notes 

Return Prep & Ready Program:

https://www.returnandrise.org/event-details/return-prep-ready-program-a-10-week-virtual-class-to-prepare-you-to-return-to-work

Media for Good:

This episode is part of something we’re calling Media for Good. We believe the media shouldn’t just entertain or inspire—it should actually make the world better. So for this episode, every single download equals one dollar donated to Return & Rise, an incredible organization that helps women confidently return to the workforce with clarity, confidence, and direction. These donations are made possible by our generous partner, Capita Financial Network, who is sponsoring this episode and funding the donations to Return & Rise. That means just by listening, sharing, or downloading this episode, you are directly helping a woman take her next step forward. We think that’s a pretty amazing way to use media for good.

If you’re looking for financial clarity, planning, or guidance for your future, Capita Financial Network offers free consultations for listeners of The Lizzy Jensen Show. When you reach out, make sure to mention that you are a listener of the Lizzy Jensen Show.

You can learn more or contact them at:

https://capitafinancialnetwork.com/

Or by email at [email protected].

And if you—or a woman you know—are thinking about returning to the workforce and want clarity, confidence, and direction, Return & Rise is an incredible place to start. Their programs are free and designed to help women step back into their careers with confidence.

Learn more at:

https://www.returnandrise.org/

Or on Instagram at @returnandrisenow

Listen. Share. Download.

Every download = $1 donated to help a woman return to the workforce.

That’s media used for good.

~

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.