If your to-do list feels never-ending and motivation is hard to find, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into real-life, grace-filled strategies to help you stay motivated when you’re overwhelmed, tired, or just over it. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, simplify your routines, and work with your energy instead of against it.

We talk about:

Whether you’re driven by outcomes, rewards, or rhythms, you’ll walk away with fresh perspective, practical tips, and permission to do it differently this season. Remember: less is more, and you don’t have to do it all. Let’s figure out what actually works for you.

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A Window Into My Heart: Sacred Seasons

This episode is a real window into the season I’ve been walking out the past few months. I’ve been a ghost on here because life has been so full, but I’m excited to share an update with you as we enter into the summer season. It’s my hope that you’ve feel inspired and encouraged in your walk with God as you say yes to Him in faith and obedience. 

I experienced stunning provision from the Lord a few months ago that shook my internal beliefs to my core and I was left with an invitation on how I was going to approach my life from that point forward. I’ve been tearing down an altar of isolation and self-sufficiency and this is a season where these old altars HAVE. TO. GO.

Happy listening!

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*Trigger Warning* In this episode, I talk about my past struggles with body image, disordered eating, and unhealthy weight control behaviors. Please take care of yourself while listening, and feel free to pause or skip this episode if it's not supportive for where you're at right now.

This episode is deeply personal. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asked a lot about my eating habits and healthy lifestyle. And to be honest, it caught me off guard—and in mulling over it the past few days, I realized how free I’ve become. I used to obsess over every bite, every pound, every number. And now? I live in peace with food and my body. 

Today, I eat consciously—not restrictively. I listen to my body. I nourish it. I don’t punish it. And I think that kind of maturity and peace comes with time, grace, and a lot of honesty and intentional choosing of better choices. 

If you’re in a stuck place—whether with food, your body, or anything else—don’t despise the small steps. You might not notice the shift until you look back and realize you’re free.

This is the story of how I got here—from disordered eating to conscious, intuitive freedom.

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Welcome back to another Window Into My Heart episode—a space where I open up about what God is doing in me, what I’m sensing in the spirit, and what I believe He might be stirring in you too. These episodes are meant to give you a behind-the-scenes look into my walk with God, with the hope that it encourages you in your own.

Lately, I’ve been sensing a shift. A season change. And I don’t just mean the natural signs of spring—we’re talking about something deeper, more spiritual. I keep coming back to this passage in Song of Songs 2, where it says:

"The season has changed,

It’s as if God is whispering, “Can you not perceive it?” There’s new life breaking forth all around us—spiritually, emotionally, and even practically. The signs of God’s purposes are beginning to bud and bloom. This is a time of awakening, of rising, of going to a higher place with Him.

But even in the midst of this beautiful shift, there’s a warning: “It’s the foxes.”

I had a dream recently about spiders—a picture that, for me, represents distractions. The Lord brought me back to Song of Songs 2:15, which talks about the little foxes that ruin the budding vineyard of love. These distractions might seem small, but they have the power to sabotage what God is trying to plant and grow in this new season.

I believe we’re in a prophetic moment—a divine invitation to move forward. But the enemy would love to keep us in the comfort of the past, in what was familiar, even if that season was barren or dry. He wants to tether us to what was, so we miss what is being birthed.

So here’s my encouragement: be aware of the distractions. Pay attention to the things trying to steal your focus, your time, your energy. This is the time for spring cleaning—in your heart, your rhythms, your relationships. What once served you may now be crowding the space God wants to fill with fresh vision and provision for the next season.

Let’s not miss the shift because we’re clinging to what was.

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I’ve been asked this question twice this week: “What would you tell your 20-something self?” And I get why people ask. Those years are full of decisions, confusion, stretching, and becoming. Looking back, I can honestly say I’m proud of the life I’ve built—flawed, beautiful, and shaped deeply by grace. A lot of my growth came through my insecurities, fears, and missteps, but also through leaning into God’s presence and learning to trust His process over my own.

So here’s what I’d say if I could sit across from my younger self over coffee:

You’re exactly where you need to be.

Prioritize your secret place with God.

Stop doing so much. Learn how to just be.

God will exceed your expectations.

Tell the truth.

Your dreams will come to life.

Deal with the beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

Learn how to cook—and enjoy it.

Wear sunscreen.

Invest in your friendships.

If I could sum it all up: You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just keep showing up, keep telling the truth, stay grounded in who God is, and trust that the story unfolding is far more meaningful than the one you’re trying to control.

✨ The doors to Thrive close TODAY – and won’t open till FALL.

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In this episode, we dive into the difference between purpose and significance, and how getting the equation wrong can keep us feeling stuck. I share my own journey of discovering my purpose and how I realized that, instead of focusing on doing more to get to where I wanted to go, I needed to first be who I was created to be. This episode is about learning how to align with your true purpose so you can move forward in your destiny with confidence.

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The takeaway? Your purpose is already inside of you. Stop chasing external markers of success and significance. Lean into who you were made to be, and the rest will follow.

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In today’s special bonus episode, I’m talking about something that so many of us wrestle with: why we stay stuck, even when we deeply want to grow. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still can’t seem to move forward, you’re not alone. In this episode, I unpack ten of the most common reasons we get stuck—and what it actually takes to start moving again. We’re talking about things like limiting beliefs, mental overload, nervous system patterns, and the subtle self-sabotage that keeps us circling the same mountains.

Here’s what might be holding you back: 

– You’re carrying old limiting beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “This is just how I am.”

– You feel overwhelmed by mental overload, decision fatigue, or analysis paralysis.

– Your nervous system is wired for survival, keeping you in fight, flight, or freeze mode.

– You haven’t been taught how to recognize or meet your real emotional needs.

– There’s unprocessed pain from rejection, betrayal, or childhood wounds.

– You fear being seen, judged, or misunderstood, so you self-sabotage to stay safe.

– You’re still attached to patterns or relationships that feel familiar—even if they aren’t healthy.

– Shame or low self-worth whispers that you don’t deserve more.

– You’re stuck in comfort habits—scrolling, overconsuming, avoiding—because change feels too hard.

Lastly, inside this episode, I share a powerful framework for getting UNSTUCK:

UNCOVER – becoming aware of the deeper roots of your stuckness, like past pain, identity confusion, or survival patterns.

DISCOVER – learning the truth about who you are, how God sees you, and what’s actually possible when you show up differently.

BECOME – walking out healing and wholeness in real life, with confidence, intention, and purpose.

✨ The doors to Thrive are officially open today.

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Today’s episode is a special one—because I’m joined by my husband, Donta Nelson, for a rich, real conversation about creativity, healing, and what it means to live fully alive in what you were put on this earth to do. 

As we prepare for Donta to co-teach inside Thrive this summer, we wanted to give you a glimpse into the heart behind what he carries—and why creativity isn’t just a gift for artists, but something every single one of us is wired for.

In this episode, we talk about:

…and soooo much more!

This conversation is more than just a peek behind the scenes. It’s an invitation to begin reclaiming the parts of you that have gone quiet or the dreams you’ve been too afraid to act on and to being to imagine again and create from wholeness and fullness!

✨ And guess what? Doors to Thrive are officially OPEN today.

Join us this summer as we go deeper into the connection between healing, creativity, and becoming who you were created to be.

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We can’t wait to walk with you.

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In this episode, we dive into a powerful topic that many of us can relate to: feeling stuck in cycles that we can't seem to break, no matter how hard we try. I know the struggle—doing all the right things, like praying, changing habits, and seeking help, yet still feeling trapped. But what if it's deeper than just habits? What if there are invisible altars—false comforts or agreements—that are holding us back?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

It's not just about tearing down altars; it's about staying aligned with God's truth. Daily invite the Holy Spirit into areas where false comfort once lived and rebuild your relationship with God through worship and truth.

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In this episode, we’re diving into the topic of boundaries—how to set them without guilt, what to do when someone doesn’t respect them, and why they’re essential for protecting our emotional, mental, and relational well-being. Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out; they’re about creating the safety needed for deeper, healthier connections.

Boundaries protect what you value. They help define what’s okay and what’s not okay in different relationships. Some examples:

In this episode, i unpack common misconceptions about boundaries, questions that come up about boundaries, and how to set them in a healthy way. 

Proverbs 25:28 says, “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a person who lacks self-control.” Boundaries are like city walls—they protect what is valuable inside. Without them, everything that comes our way has full access, and we’re left exhausted, overextended, and maybe even resentful.

The older I’ve gotten (and the fuller my life has become), the more I’ve realized: I need boundaries. Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away. They’re about protecting what you value the most and what God has asked you to steward in this season!

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