The Mindset School Podcast with Peggy Easterling

In this episode, Peggy sits down with Jenn Trinidad of Budget Divas as she shares her honest journey through sudden loss, anger toward God, and the slow rebuilding of her life and faith. Here's what you'll hear:

• The day everything changed—and what grief actually feels like when the world falls apart. • Wrestling with God—how Jenn navigated anger, silence, and the slow return to trust. • The power of real community—what helped, what hurt, and how to support someone in deep grief. • Making space for what she could carry—how Jenn honored her limits without guilt or pressure to "bounce back." • Finding new grounding—the role of therapy, movement, and showing up one tiny step at a time.

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Are you tired of pretending you're fine while silently carrying the weight of your story? This conversation is your turning point-the moment you finally get to breathe again.

In this episode, Peggy sits down with Anne Wooten, who shares powerful insight on why we can't heal in isolation and how freedom comes when we step into community. Anne's journey and wisdom will help you see that you don't have to do this alone. To dive deeper, grab her book here: https://amzn.to/47Xub4H.

If you've been through some things and feel it's time to speak out loud what you've held in, Peggy invites you to take the next step. Head to TheMindsetSchool.net and find the community you need to heal, grow, and finally breathe again.

If you would like to learn more about Anne, visit https://www.annewooten.com/

You've prayed. You've healed. You've invested. You've even said yes before. So why hasn't the fruit matched the vision God gave you?

In this episode of The Mindset School Podcast, Peggy Easterling reveals the real reason breakthrough feels out of reach-and it's not because you need another business strategy. It's because breakthrough comes after obedience, not before.

Through a powerful mountain-climb illustration, biblical truth from Hebrews 11 and Psalm 119, and psychology's take on overthinking, Peggy shows you how:

• Obedience reveals what fear has been hiding

• Action (not more thinking) creates clarity

• Small, sweaty, 10-minute steps can unlock massive momentum

• Business clarity begins on the inside-when we lay aside the weight

Your next step: Don't just listen-take action. Grab your ticket for Your Yes Moment 2025: www.themindsetschool.net/YYM25 Take the Breakthrough Quiz: www.themindsetschool.net/quiz

Obedience reveals what overthinking conceals. If you're ready to finally see fruit, press play.

Why do you keep reliving the pain you thought you forgave? If you've prayed, read the verses, and told yourself you've moved on-but the hurt still finds you-this episode will meet you right there.

In this raw, personal message from Re|Generation, Peggy Easterling shares how a Rubik's Cube, a painful childhood memory, and the words of Jesus revealed the true posture of forgiveness.

You'll hear:

• Why trying to "solve" forgiveness like a puzzle never works.

• How generational silence can shape patterns of self-protection.

• The difference between forgetting a wound and releasing it.

• What Matthew 18:21–22 and Luke 23:34 teach about forgiving again and again.

If you've been spinning the story of your pain, this conversation will invite you to put down the puzzle and pick up the cross.

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Back by popular demand after their breakthrough chat in Season 1, Episode 16-be sure to head there to hear Barbie Morgan Sheffield's full, unfiltered story of overcoming addiction.

Too many of us hide behind shame-replaying past mistakes, waiting for permission, and playing small in our God-given calling. In this empowering reunion, Peggy Easterling and Barbie Morgan Sheffield go deeper than ever before:

• Why the Shame Spiral Traps You: Identify the thought patterns that keep you stuck and learn how to interrupt shame the moment it strikes.

• The Crown Drop Practice: Discover a simple prayer ritual to ask for God's help and lay your burdens-your "crowns"-at Jesus' feet.

• Barbie's Redemption Story: From addiction and arrest to bold, Christ-centered confidence-hear how total surrender rewrote her life (and catch the uncut version in Season 1, Episode 16).

• A 31-Day Transformation: Key insights from Barbie's She's Already Devotional Journal: From Identity Crisis to Christ Confidence to guide you toward an unshakeable identity in Christ.

You'll walk away with:

1. The exact prayer to pray when shame strikes, so you can surrender in the moment.

2. A practical "crown drop" ritual you can practice in under five minutes and feel freedom shift.

3. Fresh courage-and a roadmap-for stepping fully into the identity Christ has already given you.

Take Action: • Pray Today's Exercise: Ask God to help you lay down the one "crown" you've been circling the mountain with-whatever burden, shame, or fear has held you back. • Join the Movement: Visit themindsetschool.net/youryes25 to learn how Your Yes Moment Conference will equip you to get clear, get unstuck, and take your next bold step with Christ. • Support the Podcast: Subscribe, rate, and review-your one-sentence review helps another woman break free and claim her calling. Stop circling the mountain. It's time to interrupt the shame spiral and walk rooted in your true identity. Let's go!

Ever walked into a room and shrunk before you even opened your mouth?

Yeah, me too.

In this real, raw, and powerful conversation, I sit down with Christian entrepreneur and podcast host Brandi Linn of The Bossy Big Sis Podcast. We're talking about the invisible measuring sticks women hold against themselves—and why they're keeping you stuck, small, and silent.

This episode is for the woman who's wrestled with feeling like too much or not enough, and is tired of trying to fit a mold God never made for her. Together, we unpack:

• How comparison is spiritual warfare in disguise

• Why shrinking doesn't serve the Kingdom

• The truth about confidence vs. God-confidence

• How to break free from imposter syndrome and walk in your identity

• What Jesus really meant when He honored women in a culture of shame

Whether you've been judged, misunderstood, or sidelined, you're not alone. And this episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking and start walking in bold, Christ-centered authenticity.

LET'S GO.

LINKS & NEXT STEPS:

➡️ Take the Breakthrough Quiz: Discover what mindset struggle is holding you back in life and business—and how to renew your mind God's way: www.themindsetschool.net/quiz

➡️ Connect with Brandi Linn: Follow her on Instagram and tune in to her show The Bossy Big Sis Podcast for real talk, faith, and fierce confidence: THE BOSSY BIG SIS ON APPLE PODCAST

➡️ Don't miss our upcoming collab! Be sure to catch our next episode on Bossy Big Sis, where we talk straight about the lies women believe in relationships.

➡️ Subscribe + Leave a Review: If today's conversation hit home, don't just nod along. Hit subscribe and leave a review so more women like you can hear the truth and walk it out.

You've done the healing. You've chased the goals. But deep down, something still whispers… "Who do you think you are?"

In this raw co-hosted conversation, Peggy Easterling (The Mindset School) and Kylie Cross (Beyond the Walls) rip off the mask and dive headfirst into the stories behind self-doubt, authority-pleasing, emotional shutdowns, and the belief traps that keep powerful women small.

This isn't surface-level mindset talk. This is what happens behind closed doors—and how we finally broke free.

If you've ever felt unseen, not good enough, or like you're living two lives, this episode will speak directly to your heart.

What You'll Hear (Timestamps): 02:12 – Peggy opens up: "I thought if people knew me, they'd pull away" 04:28 – Kylie's 'keep it small' strategy and the fear of being found out 08:45 – The hidden power of authority figure-pleasing 11:05 – When self-doubt shows up at work… in tears 15:52 – Peggy's 'hot mess express' moment and breakthrough at 40 19:33 – Kylie's story of abuse, exposure, and the slow burn of healing 35:07 – Who really gets to define your identity? 41:33 – Raising teens, business ownership, and not losing yourself 53:44 - Today's Challenge: How to spot the old lies and choose differently Today's Challenge

Ask yourself: What am I making this moment mean about me? Is it true-or is it just a tired old story your brain is dragging into today? Now, choose a new thought. Anchor into the truth of who God says you are-and take one bold step from that identity.

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You feel it in your spirit—you were made for more. But no matter how much you pray, journal, or plan… you're still circling the same decision.

In this powerful episode, Peggy walks you through the real reason you're stuck and what to do about it. With biblical truth, honest encouragement, and zero fluff, she reveals how to break the cycle of hesitation and finally move forward with bold, faith-fueled clarity.

This isn't just another motivational talk. This is your invitation to move.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• [01:20] The "next level" of your calling—and why it feels so hard to step into it

• [04:35] Why you feel stuck (Hint: it's not confusion or laziness—it's something deeper)

• [06:50] Joanna Gaines, obedience, and what it looks like to move without feeling ready

• [18:40] The truth about clarity (and why it comes after the first step)

• [24:00] The graphic design story that explains how transformation really works

• [28:10] Your moment to choose faith over fear—what will you decide?

Listener Challenge:

Write down the one thing God's been prompting you to do—and take just one step toward it. Then, text this episode to a friend who's also sitting on her calling. Don't wait. Move.

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Ever feel like you're spinning your wheels, unsure what to do next, or trapped at a crossroads without a clear sign? Friend, you're not alone! In this episode, Peggy dives into the ancient wisdom of Habakkuk (yes, that Habakkuk!) to uncover the power of clarity and the hidden cost of ambiguity. You'll hear a relatable story (think MapQuest, AOL, and missing streets!) and discover exactly why clarity isn't just helpful—it's essential for breakthrough.

Together, we'll unpack how your brain responds to uncertainty and, most importantly, how to tap into God-given clarity to drive unstoppable action. Peggy wraps it all up with simple steps you can take today, because friend, your dreams deserve clarity, and your next step is waiting.

Ready to trade overwhelm for clarity and start moving confidently toward your goals? Hit play now—it's time to get crystal clear! What's holding you back? Take the Breakthrough Quiz: https://www.themindsetschool.net/quiz.

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't God closing the door—but a mindset you picked up that isn't true?

If you've ever wrestled with the tension between faith and success, wondered whether ambition is spiritual, or felt like stepping into your calling meant being "too much," this episode is for you.

In today's episode, we're tearing down the lies that have held you back. The Proverbs 31 woman wasn't just a homemaker—she was a CEO. She invested, she made strategic financial decisions, she built a business that created generational impact—and you can too.

Inside, I'll show you:

• How the Proverbs 31 woman ran a profitable business without guilt
• Why faith and ambition aren't opposites—they work together
• How imposter syndrome and false humility are keeping you small
• The one bold action step you need to take today

Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and what we've been lied to believe 05:12 – Why the Proverbs 31 woman was an entrepreneur 12:45 – The mindset struggles that keep us playing small 19:30 – Faith takes action: overcoming overthinking and doubt 27:15 – Today's challenge: your next bold step

Let's Connect and Go Deeper:

• Take the Breakthrough Quiz and uncover what's keeping you stuck: TheMindsetSchool.net/quiz
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No more waiting. No more overthinking. Just action. Press play and step into your calling today.