When life turns upside down — through divorce, loss, job changes, or unexpected transitions — it can feel like everything is happening to us. In today’s episode, we unpack Stephen Covey’s powerful 90/10 Rule: 10% of life is what happens to us, and 90% is how we respond.

This doesn’t mean minimizing pain or pretending hard things don’t hurt. It means recognizing that even in the middle of grief, uncertainty, or starting over, we still have agency. We still have choices. And those choices shape our healing, growth, and future.

This episode is about learning how to respond instead of react — and how reclaiming that 90% can change everything.

When life changes suddenly, finances are often the last thing we feel emotionally ready to deal with - but they are one of the most important areas to tend to. In this episode we are talking about financial housekeeping: the practical, often overlooked tasks that help protect you, reduce stress and create stability as you start over.

Please understand, this isn't about becoming a financial expert. This is about making sure the basics are in order so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

As we close out 2025, it’s time to pause and reflect. What went well this year? What didn’t go as planned? What lessons did we learn along the way? In this final episode of the year, let's take an honest look back at the past twelve months—celebrating growth, acknowledging challenges, and identifying what needs to change. Together, we’ll explore how reflection can lead to renewal and how to step into the new year with hope, faith, and practical direction.

Sometimes the simplest things can make a biggest difference like kindness. Whether it’s Christmas or any ordinary Tuesday, random acts of kindness can shift our perspective, lift our mood, and remind us that we still have something to give — no matter what season of life we’re in. Let's talk about practical ideas for spreading joy to others — even when you’re the one who could use some joy yourself.

If Christmas doesn't feel wonderful - if you are just ready for the whole season to be done and over with - you are not alone. Grief, heartbreak, disappointment and sadness all feel heightened in contrast to the joy and merriment around us this time of year. If you feel like you are in a dark place this Christmas, then this is the episode for you. Light overcoming darkness is what the Christmas story is all about. Physical darkness, spiritual darkness, emotional darkness - whatever darkness you're in, the light has come to defeat it. Hope is here. Even the smallest flicker of a flame pushes back the darkness. 

Have you ever heard the scripture that says God is close to the broken hearted? It's comforting until you actually feel that way. In the middle of our pain we rarely feel close to God. We feel lonely. How do we line up the truth of the scripture with the reality of what we feel? Let's talk about that.

It's important to take a moment - to look back and  reflect on this past year - what worked? What didn't? What kind of woman do you want to become? Knowing the answers to these questions help shape our goals for the new year. I'm not talking about making crazy over the top unattainable goals. I'm talking about making realistic, doable goals that move you in the direction of an amazing life

It's not easy to get things done when you are overwhelmed. We tend to put things off when we're sad or down. But the reality is life doesn't stop when we're struggling and there are some adulting tasks that have to be taken care of regardless of how upset we are. Time management for the overwhelmed heart offers gentle, simple solutions for getting the necessary things done. 

It's easy to remember when things were different. It doesn't take much to remember the past when the Thanksgiving table was full and laughter was in the air. In a society that celebrates more - we can feel like a failure when we have less. Let's shift our focus this Thanksgiving - instead of looking back on the way things used to be or comparing ourselves to others - let's focus on what we DO have - what we have really is enough. Do you have enough food to eat? Do you have someone who cares? Do you have enough strength to get through the day? We have enough and when we focus on enough we find contentment.

Do you view your body as a project - something to be fixed? Or do you view it as something to be loved and cared for? Changing our mindset on how we view ourselves and our bodies is a major key to not only a healthier lifestyle but also to emotional healing. Today I talk about practical ways to truly nurture your body.