This week in our love series we focus on nurturing healthy family relationships. Join host, Jen Brazeal, as she chats with Gillean Wade, a licensed marriage and family therapist and mama of 3 about family relationships as it pertains to kids, parents, and in-laws.

We learn about emotional intelligence in children and how to give them the tools they need to express their feelings in healthy ways, the importance of setting aside time each to to emotionally connect with our kids, how to nurture our relationships with parents and in-laws through vulnerability, and much more.

STEPS TO BUILD EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN CHILDREN: https://jbrazeal.com/family/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/nurturing-healthy-family-relationships

Remembering to be intentional with your husband is something that is, by no means, an easy task. It takes intentionality and dedication on both sides.

My guest this week is Kat Ateek. Kat is a good friend of mine who's husband is the Director of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University. He recently did a series in front of thousands of college students on dating and used his lovely wife in many examples. Kat is here to share her side of the story when it comes to relationships, marriage and the idea of dating your spouse! :)

40 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR SPOUSE: https://jbrazeal.com/40questions/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/date-your-husband/

If you are married or just in a committed relationship then this episode is for you.

This week, we hear from The Unhurried Life podcast host, Jen Brazeal, as she talks about her struggles within her own marriage and how she overcame them by implementing 4 things which keep her marriage strong and the sparks flying.

7 WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE: https://jbrazeal.com/strongmarriage/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/strong-marriage-tips/

As moms, our number one priority is our kids. We put all our energy into those tiny humans we love so much. But what about ourselves? For instance, I’m a mom but I’m also so much more than that. I’m an educator, author, photographer, and entrepreneur. Even though I am home with my kids 100% of the time, I am still able to be those things because they are important to me.

This week I talk with Allison Kneib, (who also happens to be my childhood babysitter!) who not only co-runs a successful business from home helping other moms find jobs that fit into their mommy lifestyles, but also homeschools her 3 kids. In this episode we talk about what homeschooling looks like day-to-day while running a successful business from home. 

THE UNHURRIED LIFE STARTER KIT: https://jbrazeal.com/starterkit/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/business-minded-mom/

What would you do if life threw an unexpected curveball your way? 

Would you wallow in your misfortune and chalk it up to bad luck? Or would you use it as fuel to follow your passions and create a life you never knew you even wanted?

This week’s guest on The Unhurried Life podcast is Christina Menkemeller. As a longtime childhood friend, Christina comes with an incredible story of positioning for greatness even in the midst of unexpected circumstances, like being diagnosed with a genetic disorder.

THE UNHURRIED LIFE STARTER KIT: https://jbrazeal.com/starterkit/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/being-positioned-for-boldness/

With the new year often comes the desire for a healthier lifestyle, so it seems only fitting to talk about how to get that healthy bod. In this episode Jen speaks with the super sweet, Cambridge Haden, fitness trainer, former competitive bodybuilder, and super mama to 2 littles.

Cambridge finds rest when she plugs in those headphones and puts in the time at the gym. When you see her you may find Cambridge to be one of those girls you see in the gym and you’re totally intimidated. But the second you get the courage to say a meek, “hey” you’re pretty much best friends.

Listen in to hear her inspiring story and get that motivation to get up and move your body.

SIMPLE STARTER MEAL PLAN BY CAMBRIDGE HADEN: https://jbrazeal.com/startermeanplan/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/get-that-healthy-body/

How about a little change in the way you think, or rather, a big change?

I’m sure you felt it right when the clock struck 12:01 AM on January 1st … or maybe you wised up and were sound asleep and felt it when you woke up the next morning!  That little thought in your mind, "Shouldn’t I be setting some goals or making a list of hopes and changes for 2020?"

Well, Jen is here to give you all the reasons why goal setting is NOT something you should do this year and what you should be doing instead.

THE UNHURRIED LIFE STARTER KIT: https://jbrazeal.com/starterkit/

COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunhurriedlife

THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/new-year-goals/

Well, we made it friends. This year is wrapping up and the new year is moving in, whether we're ready for it or not. When you think about this past year what are you feeling? Did you accomplish everything you wanted? It's so easy to focus on what went wrong like that goal we had set for ourselves but didn't quite make it. With that can come feelings of shame, guilt, or maybe even regret.

This week my guest, Crystal Stine, shares all about freeing yourself from these feelings of shame and guilt. You'll hear how she is able to find rest in her busy life without guilt. I hope after listening to our conversation you walk away looking forward to the year ahead instead of dwelling on the year gone by.

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/freedom-from-shame-and-guilt/

I’d definitely call myself a morning person, but I’d really, really call myself a breakfast person. Oddly enough, my favorite dinner is breakfast. In fact, we jokingly call it "brinner" in my house. Anytime, I get the chance to enjoy a healthy and totally delish breakfast it helps me start my day out just a little bit better.

We may believe the world when it says that eating healthy is too hard, takes too much time and too much creativity, but Priscilla Benavides shines a light on the truth. Part of living an unhurried life is having a plan and that’s exactly what we talk about when it comes to health and food! With the holidays around the corner having a plan can save us from chaos and busy!

Priscilla is so bold and I love her spirit to take something she loved and turn it into a legit product and business, all while still maintaining a family and healthy life. Cause that’s no walk in the park.

THE UNHURRIED LIFE STARTER KIT: https://jbrazeal.com/starterkit/

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THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/clearing-out-the-junk/

We have the choice to live in the fast lane, the way the world says to do it.

Hustle. Hurry. Fast. Busy. Stress

Or we have the choice to do it differently.

Intentional. Calm. Slow. Quiet. Purposeful

Which one of those lists is where you want to be? I'm going out on a limb here and saying the second! Am I right???

This week, listen in as Jen speaks with licensed counselor Christine Hoover about choosing to slow down when the world tells us we need to hurry.

THE UNHURRIED LIFE STARTER KIT: https://jbrazeal.com/starterkit/

COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunhurriedlife

THE UNHURRIED LIFE SHOWNOTES: https://jbrazeal.com/blog/podcast/choosing-to-slow-down/