I have such a TREAT for you today! Beth has been someone I've loved and looked up to for a long time and when I started this podcast, she was one of the first people who came to mind!

Beth has committed over 20 years to helping others in the depths of grieving. Today we get to hear from a woman full of wisdom and joy. When I think of Beth Marshall, the word "winsome" comes to mind. I just know you will leave this conversation loving God more and loving Mrs. Beth as much as I do! 

Conversation start time: :44 

Links mentioned in today's show: 

• Beth's website
• Grief Survivor by Beth Marshall  
• A Time to Heal by Beth Marshall 
• Beth's newest book, Uncrushed :Real Steps for Healing Your Grief and Restoring Your Joy
• End Game Press
• You Version - Grief Survivor 
• You Version - Uncrushed Grief (Coming SOON!)
• Counting Bears 

As always, you can find me on Instagram @kristen.white! 

Hi friends! 

Today we're chatting about a topic that I've been thinking about for a while. This one felt really important for me to get out into the world because I feel pretty passionate about this! The reality is that motherhood changes us and it can be confusing to "find ourselves" again...LIKE WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?

So, if you're a mom who's ever felt lost in motherhood or wanted to try to find something for yourself either in the midst of motherhood or in a season of more margin...this is FOR YOU!

Today I share bits of my own story and REALLY practical resources that I hope you find helpful -- that practical piece has been a gap to me in the conversations I've found around this idea! 

My hope is that you feel seen -- I think there is something here for everyone and I'd love to hear from you and your takeaways. 

Time Marks: 

• :43 seconds - Start of episode 
• 48:45 - Start of resources/practical tips & ideas!

LINKS:

• @chanwiththeboys Instagram
• Alli Worthington
• Jess Connolly 
• Nancy Ray -
  • An Integrated Life Course
  • Podcast

Books:

• Remaining You While Raising Them
• The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
• Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood
• You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward // Great for working mamas!
• Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed
• Right Where You Belong: How to Identify and Fully Occupy Your God-Given Space
• Your New Now: Finding Strength and Wisdom When You Feel Stuck Where You Are
• A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life

Articles: 

• Loud and Quiet Women
• Made for More than Motherhood

Idea Links Referenced:

• Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life by Lara Casey
• Cocktails + Mocktails 
• Sourdough
• Water color workbook
• Paint by number
• Mahjong
• Ministry Desk
• The Potter's Place

You can find me @kristen.white on Instagram!

Hi friends!! 

I'm back for season 2 of Tried & True! 

Today we chat a quick little family huddle and what you can expect/some changes for season 2! 

A summer catch up -- that leads us to the podcast for next week. 

And, as always, a random dump of alllll the things I wanted to share with you! 

Links: 

• https://thejohn1010project.com/videos/

• None Like Him by Jen Wilkin

• Fridge Organizer Bins

• Sourdough Staples
• These Are The Days by Cory Asbury

• Silk pillowcase

• Booster Seat 

• Tanning Drops 

• Fave headband 

• Kitchen tongs 

• Thermos lunch containers 

• Callie's Biscuits - 20% off! with my link!

• The Toast

• The Power of Telling Your Story ft. Sara Hagerty 

• Pardon the Mess with Jamie Winship

• Scamanda

• • The Coco Berthmann Story

• Paige Brown Bible Study
• What are Hands For by Abbey Wedgeworth
• What are Mouths For by Abbey Wedgeworth
• Kindle 
• The Power of Staying Put

• Connect with me on Instagram: @kristen.white

Segment Lineup + Links: 

Honest Talk

• Finding a Healthy Church

• How Do I Find A Good Church?

Something I Wrote 

Confessions 

• Shabaz Says

A Hack 

Feedback form HERE (Will choose 3 people who fill this out within a week to receive Starbucks gift cards)!

• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
• Not in a Hurry Song 

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Well, as you can see from the title description it's another epsiode where we truly cover it all. 

Segment Lineup + Links: 

Honest Talk + Get Out of Your Head

• Laura Wifler - Her email newsletter is great! 

Normalizing Normal Homes

• Pack n Play
• Portable Booster Seat
• HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Portable Activity Center

What I Read, Saw, or Heard

• All My Knotted Up Life
• Pardon the Mess
• Dude Perfect

Poll the People

Hacks

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

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I am SO excited for y'all to meet one of my very best and most tried and true friends...Ann Noblitt! I know you'll love her as much as I do.

Segment Lineup + Links: 

Christian Adoption Consultants 

Normalizing Normal Homes

What I Read, Saw, and Heard

• Read: The Colors of Us, When God Made You, The Invisible String
• Saw: Air
• Heard: Annie F Downs, The Carpool, Lauren Akin's podcast(s)

Save, Splurge, Spend

• Save - Target shorts, Costco baby wipes
• Splurge - Revisions skincare, Barefaced ($20 off your first order of $200+ HERE), Lake Pajamas 
• Spend - Water Bottle

Get Out Of Your Head

• The Gospel Coalition Instagram

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Yup, my husband is here today for some laughs, some truth, and it wouldn't be him without a few inappropriate comments too. Maybe don't listen to this one with the children around. 

We debate the great 8 of adult only vacations (shocker: I thought sleep should be ranked way up there and he thought....well, eh hem I'll just let you listen). 

And then we rounded out the episode by answering questions you asked. Pet peeves, parenting, keeping the flame alive in marriage...we kind of cover the spectrum.

Leave a review. Share with a friend. Always SO grateful to have you here with me. Connect with me on Instagram: @kristen.white

Segment Lineup + Links: 

Sign up for my newsletter HERE!

Hacks

• Topical Grille
• Quiche Recipe - This is my base recipe, I toss in any veggie, protein, cheese, etc. that I have on hand! 
• Juicer
• Juicing Glass Jars
• Ninja Blender
• Popsicle Molds

Honest Talk 

• The Life Council by Laura Tremaine 

Get Out Of Your Head

Stay Curious 

• Follow Abbey Wedgeworth 
• Resources we've used with our kids about sex, pornography, etc.
  • The Story of Me: God's Design for Sex (HIGHLY RECOMMEND)
  • Good Pictures, Bad Pictures
  • God Made All Of Me
  • God Made Babies
  • God Made Boys And Girls
  • How and When To Tell Your Kids About Sex

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If you missed the full episode prior to this one about prepping for summer, I shared in depth the ways I prep my heart and practically prep my life for summertime. Highly recommend going back to listen to that one!

As always ---take what’s helpful, leave what’s not and remember….the best summer for you is what’s right for YOUR current season of life THIS summer.

Links:

• Busy Toddler - Activity Ideas
• Play, Reading, Conversation 
• The Life Council by Laura Tremaine
• Visual Timer
• Magna Tiles
• Seek and Find Books
  • Bible World 
  • Old Testament
  • New Testament
  • Where's Bluey
• Summer Staples - Amazon Store
• Snack Lunch Container
• "Bored Jar"
  • Jar 
  • Popsicle Sticks
• The Littles and Me
• Risen Motherhood
• Lacey Rabalais
• Inflatable Pool
• Excellence Playa Mujeres

Today we're chatting through prepping for summer! Another bonus Q&A episode is coming but today I'm sharing what I think through for summer as I prep my heart and also practically prep my life!!

If this happens to be your first time tuning in …welcome, so glad you’re here! This is a different format that my typical podcast episodes. Usually, I do several segements but today we're focusing on a theme. 

Summer Prep Links

• Summer Staples - **You can support the pod by shopping here!**
• Isaiah 40:11
• Heart Prep:
  • If you think about the end of summer...how do you want to feel?
  • What is your capacity for THIS summer?
  • Dreams vs. Realistic Limits/Expectations
  • What might it cost you to choose what's right for your summer?
  • Know your season.
  • Look back. Look forward.
  • 15 minute brain dump
• Practical Prep:
  • Childcare
  • Concrete, non-negotiables
  • Flex activities + Bucket list
  • Meals
    • Snack Lunch Muffin Tray 
    • On the go snack lunch container 
    • On the go picnic collapsible bag 
  • Kidding Around Greenville
  • Jess Connolly Podcast
  • Star Jars 

CBD - $10 AND 20% off HERE. I love the 750 mg full spectrum and broad spectrum jellies!

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