In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes gets real about the fitness struggles women face in their 40s and 50s, especially during menopause. After gaining eight pounds despite maintaining her usual exercise routine, this former college strength coach had to swallow her pride and seek help. Eileen shares her three-month transformation journey that went beyond the scale, revealing why accountability partners change everything and how spiritual strength training mirrors physical development. She breaks down five practical steps every woman can take to stop making excuses about self-care, addresses the lie that taking care of yourself is vanity, and explains why getting strong isn't just about looking good but about being present for your family. This episode challenges Christian women who think they don't have time for themselves and shows how proper self-care actually makes you a better wife and mother. Eileen also announces upcoming coaching opportunities and reveals her honest struggles with perimenopause, the scale, and finding what actually works when your body starts changing.

Discover why looking in the mirror and liking what you see isn't vanity but stewardship of the body God gave you.

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In this Season 2 premiere of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes shares her unexpected three-month journey when God called her to completely surrender her work dreams and focus solely on family during summer vacation. What started as a simple garage cleaning project became a divine masterclass in spiritual and physical transformation that changed everything. After moving her family of eight from Wisconsin to California and living in chaos for three years, Eileen discovered that God's command to "clean house" wasn't just about organization - it was about creating space for His blessings. She reveals the specific order God led her through, from tackling neglected spaces to dealing with financial audits, and how each step mirrored the healing work He was doing in her heart. Eileen explains why God won't give you more than you can handle and how getting your house in order - both literally and spiritually - becomes the foundation for everything else He wants to do in your life. This episode will inspire you to see cleaning and organizing as acts of worship that prepare you for greater purpose.

Learn how surrendering your agenda creates space for God's agenda and why healing always leads to freedom.

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In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, former college strength coach Eileen Noyes thought writing about Proverbs 31:17 would be easy - until God made her wrestle with it for four weeks straight. At 52 and navigating menopause, she discovers that her expertise meant nothing when God wanted to teach her something deeper about true strength. Eileen breaks down the 7 essential phases of strength training and reveals their shocking parallels to spiritual growth, from initial assessment (examining yourself in faith) to progressive overload (trusting God's increasing challenges). She exposes three sneaky ways women get sidelined - in marriage, health, and purpose - and shares her proven method for staying strong in every season. You'll learn why resistance isn't your enemy but your greatest tool for growth, how to push through spiritual plateaus just like physical ones, and why starting with "milk" before "meat" applies to both Bible study and bench pressing.

"We want our husbands to be women, and that's destroying our marriages." This bombshell realization hit Eileen Noyes during a coffee date with friends, completely flipping her approach to marriage upside down. After surviving divorce and now thriving in marriage number two, she's decoded the exact formula that works. In this episode, she exposes the 10 specific strategies that eliminated her constant fighting and created the connection she'd been desperately seeking. You'll learn why men apologize through actions instead of words, how to stop the nagging cycle that makes you feel like a broken record, and the biblical submission approach that actually gives you more influence, not less. Eileen reveals her biggest controlling mistakes, the spiritual attacks that target Christ-centered marriages, and why treating your husband like your girlfriend backfires every single time.

Marriage coach Amber Bryant thought she wanted her husband to lead their family - until he actually started doing it, and she realized she was terrified. This shocking moment of self-discovery launched her into understanding why so many women unknowingly sabotage the very thing they've been praying for in their marriages. When Eileen Noyes shares her own journey from controlling every aspect of her marriage to learning biblical submission, both women uncover a startling truth: the very control they thought was protecting them was destroying their relationships. This episode exposes how past trauma creates invisible armor that sabotages present love, why questioning your husband's decisions sends a message you never intended, and the two areas where releasing control feels most impossible. Amber explains why biblical femininity isn't weakness but the key to genuine influence, while Eileen opens up about spending months in victim mode before finally taking responsibility for her own healing.

Discover why going first in your marriage transformation changes everything and how surrendering control can give you more freedom than you ever imagined possible.

After 32 years of marriage and 16 moves across the country, former sports broadcaster turned NFL coach's wife Honor Garrett spent years helping everyone else reach their potential until she realized she'd forgotten about her own. She knows what it feels like to watch your husband's career take center stage while you wonder if your own dreams expired somewhere between diaper changes and relocations. Join Honor Garrett on The Unsidelined Life with Eileen Noyes as she shares her journey from sports broadcaster to full-time mom to life coach, all while navigating the unique challenges of football family life. Honor reveals why she tells women to "get out of the GOOP" (Good Opinion of Other People) and shares the story that will change how you think about being present when you can't physically be there. This conversation tackles the guilt women feel about pursuing their own dreams, the surprising health advice that transformed Honor's approach to fitness after 50, and why intentionality matters more than proximity in relationships. Plus, discover the simple phrase that stopped Honor's negative self-talk and the biblical perspective that will shift how you view your own untapped potential. If you've ever felt torn between serving your family and pursuing your purpose, this episode offers both permission and practical steps to embrace both.

In this revealing conversation, Kim Singletary shares her 40-year journey alongside Chicago Bears legend Mike Singletary - from their challenging interracial relationship in the 1980s to her decades supporting his intense football career while raising four children. Kim opens up about the misconceptions in marriage, the pressures of NFL life, and her pivotal decision at age 60 to tell her husband, "I don't want to be on the sidelines of your life anymore." Her story showcases how God honors seasons of sacrifice and proves it's never too late to consider your own field and plant new vineyards. This episode offers hope for anyone questioning their worth or wondering if they've missed their time to shine.

In this revealing conversation, Kim Singletary shares her 40-year journey alongside Chicago Bears legend Mike Singletary—from their challenging interracial relationship in the 1980s to her decades supporting his intense football career while raising four children. Kim opens up about the misconceptions in marriage, the pressures of NFL life, and her pivotal decision at age 60 to tell her husband, "I don't want to be on the sidelines of your life anymore." Her story showcases how God honors seasons of sacrifice and proves it's never too late to consider your own field and plant new vineyards. This episode offers hope for anyone questioning their worth or wondering if they've missed their time to shine.

In a world where many chase glory on the field, few manage to translate that pursuit into lasting impact off it. Former NFL player Chris Johnson is one of those few. In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, Chris opens up about his extraordinary transition -from the roaring stadiums of professional football to the quieter, yet deeply influential world of education, business, and spiritual leadership. Chris's story is not just about reinvention: it's about purpose. After achieving what so many only dream of in the NFL, Chris found himself drawn toward something deeper. The turning point? Former NFL player Chris Johnson shares his journey from professional football to education and business, revealing how one conversation changed Eileen's life, the power of being ready for opportunities, and his unique approach to discipling leaders that focuses on guidance rather than control.