Show Notes
In this episode, we get real about the chaos of life and how we’re learning to slow it all down. From overpacked schedules and toddler chaos to marriage dynamics and that ever-distracting phone, we talk about what’s been stressing us out—and how we’re actually doing something about it. We share the rhythms, mindset shifts, and spiritual habits that are helping us create more peace, presence, and purpose in our days. Plus, we get honest about what our husbands claim they’re “good at” and why ping-pong might be their peak. If your life’s felt a little too frantic lately, this is your gentle reminder that it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s destress our lives together—starting now.
In This Episode 00:00 – Welcome & Hilarious Husband Banter 06:30 – Showing Up Unfiltered: A No-Makeup Kind of Day 07:00 – Overcommitment & Why Slower is Better 09:00 – Leave White Space in Your Calendar 10:00 – Saying Yes to Less & Finding Your Buckets 14:30 – Take Back Control: Managing Your Finances 18:30 – Kill the Haunting To-Do List 20:00 – The Phone Trap: Finding Freedom with The Brick 22:00 – Presence Over Pressure: A Challenge for Moms 25:00 – Jesus is the Ultimate De-Stressor
Resources Mentioned
Brick App
Monarch Money: budgeting app
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