Best Courtney Saunders Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 12: Mama Bear of 90 Million Dollar Agency - Associate Partner Lisa Kimbrell 17:42

39m ago17:42

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Lisa Kimbrell was born in El Paso, TX, and adopted from a foster home in Las Cruces, NM, by a wonderful couple from Indianapolis, IN, along with three other siblings from different families. Following in her father's footsteps, she pursued careers in Aviation and Finance and became the first member of the Purcell family to graduate from college. At…

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TLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry Lin 47:28

2h ago47:28

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Do you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your…

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Episode 368: The Two-Step Formula for Midlife Health Mastery 21:31

12d ago21:31

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Early in my career, I believed that the key to improving my clients’ health—primarily midlife women—was to hyper-focus on diet and exercise. But as time passed, I realized this approach wasn’t delivering the lasting, meaningful results they truly deserved. Over a decade later, I’ve come to understand how this narrow focus was underserving them, hol…

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Ep 11: PhD in Life Insurance with Dr. LaTonya James 17:56

20d ago17:56

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LaTonya James joined Symmetry Financial Group in December 2018 and before her career at Symmetry, she was a licensed family psychologist. After 15 years of higher education, LaTonya holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, a Master's in Psychology, a Doctorate in Philosophy of Psychology, and she also completed 1.5 years of law school. Her pi…

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TLR 142: A Life Well-Lived with Sally Clarkson

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We only have one life – shouldn’t we make the most of it? Of course, that’s often easier said than done. But even when life is hard, we are all surrounded by blessings. We just need the Lord’s help to see them. In this episode of The Living Room podcast, my very wise and wonderful guest, Sally Clarkson, shares the lessons she’s learned along the wa…

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Episode 367: Midlife, Menopause and the Brain w/ Dr. Sarah McKay 1:04:05

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I don’t know about you but I have a lot of questions about my brain at midlife. Questions like… Why does behavior change feel so hard? Why do so many midlife women rumble with anxiety and depression? How can I better manage my mental stress? What can I do now to help make my brain more resilient as I age? So I reached out to Dr. Sarah McKay to help…

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Ep 10: Towards the Future of Finance with Tech Educator and Crypto Investor Casey Craig 15:37

28d ago15:37

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Casey Craig is a Partner at ARCrypto, the leading cryptocurrency and decentralized finance education company. She is passionate about financial literacy, emerging technologies, and helping her students to achieve the three freedoms in their lives: financial freedom, location freedom and time freedom. She is demystifies emerging technologies such as…

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TLR 141: I Thought This Would Make Me Happy with Chelsea Damon 38:53

1M ago38:53

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What do we do when happily-ever-after isn’t so happy? When John and I married more than forty years ago – (wow, time goes fast!) – I was pretty sure everything would be smooth sailing. We both loved the Lord and had so much in common, how could it be anything but heaven-on-earth? In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Chelsea Damon, the author…

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Episode 366: 5 Insights From Midlife Solo Travel (and why you should try it) 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Spending time alone at midlife can feel like an impossible task amid so many responsibilities AND it is incredibly important if you want to cultivate a strong relationship with yourself. Why? Because… It is hard to know yourself if you don’t take time to be with yourself. I think solo adventures can be a great way to reconnect with yourself, reliev…

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Ep 9: From College to CEO - Leading the Way with Courtney Wallace 16:14

1M ago16:14

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Courtney Wallace, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, began her financial services career in 2018 during her senior year of college. In an industry predominantly male-dominated, Courtney made it her mission to succeed and to inspire other women to see what’s possible. Her dedication and exceptional performance have earned her several leadership…

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TLR 140: Fighting for Family with Chris & Julie Bennett 32:56

1M ago32:56

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In a world that seems intent on pulling families apart… Chris and Julie Bennett stand firm on the importance of family as designed by God. We talk about so many things in this episode of The Living Room, because family is more than the people that live in your house. It extends to the family of God and the love we are to demonstrate to the world ar…

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Ep 8: Faith, Family, and Finance: Sheila Shine’s Inspirational Journey 15:16

2M ago15:16

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Sheila Shine, born and raised in Augusta, GA, is a dedicated professional in the financial services industry with a rich background in ministry and counseling. Sheila's journey into finance began after a fulfilling career in education and ministry. In 2001, she attended Capstone Institute to obtain her certification in Banking and Processing Manage…

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TLR 139: Being Yourself in Ministry with Pastors’ Wives Tell All 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Between the expectations and demands of ministry… It’s easy to lose yourself in trying to be everything people need you to be. But that isn’t what God intended. When He called you to serve His people, He called you to be YOU! In this episode of The Living Room, I dive deep with the amazing women behind a popular ministry podcast as we talk about th…

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Episode 365: The Grief Journey: Midlife Challenges and Emotional Healing w/ Claire Schulz Bergman 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Midlife is a period marked by numerous opportunities to grieve. During this stage, we may face the deaths of loved ones, missed opportunities, and the realization of time passing. We also find ourselves letting go of what no longer serves us, experiencing shifts in expectations, and navigating changes in our relationships with parents and children.…

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Ep 7: Balancing Life and Leadership: Kira Gainey's Financial Journey 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Kira Gainey’s journey began on the farms outside Baltimore, Maryland, where her lifelong passion for horses led her to competitive riding along the East Coast throughout her college years, eventually steering her toward a career as an Equestrian Coach. Driven by a profound passion for learning and exploring life, Kira found her purpose in helping o…

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TLR 138: Still Standing with Courtney Joseph Fallick 36:27

2M ago36:27

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What do you do when everything falls apart? In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Courtney Joseph Fallick shares the painful yet profound journey she experienced when her seemingly perfect life was dismantled by her husband’s unfaithfulness. Her book, Still Standing: How to Live in God’s Light While Wrestling with the Dark, offers hope and en…

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Episode 364: The Now Factor: Upgrade your health and happiness immediately with one simple step. 46:28

3M ago46:28

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In a world that seems to be spinning faster by the day and giving us more opportunities to consume information and overcomplicate our lives, it is all too easy to underestimate or forget the profound impact that simple measures can make on our health and happiness. For example, learning how to pay attention to your life and be fully present can imp…

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Ep 6: Authenticity and Change in Financial Services w/ Miranda Martin 17:41

3M ago17:41

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Miranda Martin, Executive Vice President at Symmetry Financial Group, started in the Financial Services as a single mom of two boys ages 3 and 5 in 2015, after a successful career as a Sales Trainer for a Nationwide furniture wholesaler. Her first year, she capped $425 in personal production earning her the #3 overall agent of the year as well as t…

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Episode 363: Seasonal Grace: Simple Summer Shifts to Amplify Health & Happiness 28:23

3M ago28:23

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Health and happiness should not be at odds in any season. That being said, I see many of my clients struggling to honor both health and happiness in the summer months because they feel that they either have to sacrifice self-care to enjoy the summer or sacrifice enjoying their summer to administer self-care. If that’s you, this episode was made for…

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Ep 5: Balancing Work, Life, Mentorship, and Financial Success with Jennifer Swiegert 22:29

3M ago22:29

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Jennifer Swiegert earned her business degree with an emphasis in finance from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. A natural with numbers and passionate about helping others, she found a career where she could utilize both of those attributes helping individuals and families build holistic and tax-efficient retirement plans to pursue their financial dreams an…

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Episode 362: Menopause Unmasked w/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver 53:59

4M ago53:59

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Menopause, a major hormonal transition for women, has not gotten the attention it deserves… until now. Enter Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified ob-gyn, a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist in medicine nutrition, a Menopause Society Certified Practicioner and the founder of Mary Claire Wellness, a private medical practice that focuses on w…

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Ep 4: Life Lessons Along the Journey w/ Jaime Soucy 22:59

4M ago22:59

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Jamie Soucy is a born and raised New England girl living in the desert of Arizona now for long enough to completely lose her Boston accent. She started her working life as a Registered Nurse at Boston Children's Hospital. For 12 years she cared for babies born with or who had acquired heart disease. While she had a passion for the healthcare indust…

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Ep 2: Bet on Yourself: The Power of Self-Belief w/ Cicily Newsom 21:38

4M ago21:38

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Cicily Newsom is a Licensed Financial Services Professional, Life Insurance Sales Trainer, Leadership Development Coach, Public Speaker and Licensed Real Estate Investor. She got her start in Life Insurance in 2014 beginning in a sales capacity through the brokerage of Symmetry Financial Group (SFG). Her agency- Life Golden Inc. has been building n…

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Ep 3: Empowering Women in Financial Services: A Conversation w/ Mika Saunders 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Mika is a dynamic entrepreneur whose story is as inspiring as it is impressive. Hailing from Chicago, IL, Mika started her career as a Registered Nurse and model, then made a bold shift into entrepreneurship within the financial services at age 27. She currently holds the record for being the fastest person to build a million-dollar business in the…

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TLR 137: Coming Home to God with Caroline Saunders 38:10

4M ago38:10

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It’s easy to miss the Good News if we don’t understand God’s heart toward us. Even as Christians, we can spend so much time trying to please God, we miss the joy of simply being His child. In this episode of The Living Room, Caroline Saunders and I have a delightful discussion about the God and His heart toward us. We talk about our own spiritual j…

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Ep 1: The FemmeFinancial Manifesto 12:39

4M ago12:39

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Sarah Pappas has spent the last 12 years as a Top Performing Life Insurance Agent and Agency Builder and currently leads a national insurance team that runs over 5 million in revenue per year. Sarah believes that the financial services is the perfect place for an ambitious woman to grow and design life on her own terms. She is especially passionate…

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Episode 361: Daring to Fail: Betting on yourself at midlife and beyond. 30:02

4M ago30:02

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The things in the hearts of my clients never cease to amaze and inspire me. They want to travel, They want to shift careers, They want to deepen relationships (and maybe start some new ones), They want to create, They want to advocate for the causes they care about, … and so many other things. In other words, they have so much life to live and expr…

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TLR 136: Reclaiming Quiet with Sarah Clarkson 41:38

4M ago41:38

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In a busy, noisy world…it can be hard to hear God. Surrounded by distractions, it can be difficult to find the stillness needed to renew and restore our soul. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, Sarah Clarkson talk about her book, Reclaiming Quiet: Cultivating a Life of Holy Attention (coming November 2024). She gives practical t…

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Episode 360: Chasing Dreams Not Exhaustion w/ Dr. Leigha Saunders 48:46

5M ago48:46

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Sleep is where so much of the magic that keeps us healthy takes place and there are so many reasons we struggle to get enough good quality sleep at midlife. Enter Dr. Leigha Saunders who specializes in helping women sleep better so they can spend more time on what matters to them MOST. With over a decade of experience in women’s health, Leigha’s in…

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TLR 135: The Gift of Sacred Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 30:41

5M ago30:41

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If you were to take the pulse of your life, what would you find? Does it feel like you’re in “a-fib” – ping-ponging off one responsibility to another? Or have you flat-lined and feel a little dead? Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith has been where you’ve been and in this episode of The Living Room Podcast, she’s shares lessons from her book, Sacred Rest: Rec…

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Episode 359: Power-FULL Aging (Part 4): Express Yourself 43:49

5M ago43:49

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One of the most common things I coach midlife women on in my coaching practice is integrity pain, the very real discomfort that shows up mentally, emotionally and even physically, when we are not living as truly authentic and fully expressed humans. There is no shortage of things that cause integrity pain, of course, but in this episode of the Grac…

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TLR 134: Calm My Anxious Heart with Linda Dillow 39:42

5M ago39:42

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Life offers lots of reasons to be anxious… But God invites us to calm our hearts and still our soul by learning to rest in Him. No matter what we face. In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, best-selling author Linda Dillow shares how God has taught her to trust Him more – and the beautiful ministry He’s opened to her in war-torn co…

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Episode 358: Power-FULL Aging (Part 3): Supporting Biochemistry 1:05:14

6M ago1:05:14

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Losing hormones at midlife can make life challenging in so many ways AND… There are a lot of things we can do to minimize suffering as we transition through pre and post-menopause, which is precisely what we are exploring on this episode of the Grace & Grit podcast. My dear friend and functional diagnostic practitioner, Laini Gray, joins me to disc…

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TLR 133: She’s Not Your Enemy with Jenn Schultz

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Let’s be honest…building friendships with other women can be difficult! Even as Christians, fear of rejection, insecurity and the snare of compare often make us hold each other at a distance. In this episode, Jenn Schultz and I talk about her new study, She’s Not Your Enemy: Conquering Our Insecurities So We Can Build God’s Kingdom Together. Satan …

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Episode 357: Power-FULL Aging (Part 2): Rethinking Your Approach 45:16

6M ago45:16

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Attention, ladies! It’s time to rethink our approach to health and wellness if we want to age power-fully. Our bodies undergo profound changes as we cross the midlife threshold, with the departure of crucial hormones like estrogen and progesterone making us less resilient to stress. Ignoring this reality makes the pursuit of powerful aging an uphil…

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TLR 132: Taking Leaps of Faith for God with Rachel G. Scott 33:01

6M ago33:01

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Is God calling you to take a leap of faith? It’s risky stepping out when God calls…but its even riskier not to obey. In this episode of The Living Room, Rachel G. Scott shares from her book, Taking the 5 Leaps of Faith: Experiencing God’s Faithfulness as You Respond to His Call. She shares from her own journey and shows us how to prepare, plan and …

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Episode 356: Power-FULL Aging (Part 1): Embracing Change 46:19

7M ago46:19

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Let’s face it—getting older isn’t a negotiable part of life. You’ve got some serious control over how that aging journey unfolds. You could make it a bit of a downer, trudging through the years… OR you could make it a power-filled experience. (let’s do that!) Today’s episode marks the start of a 4-part series on Power-FULL Aging, and we’re digging …

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TLR 131: Braving Change with Andi Andrew

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Change can be exciting, but it can also be hard. But God promises to be with us every step of the way. In today’s episode of The Living Room, Andi Andrew shares from her book, Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God is Leading You. Andi and I talk about the massive transitions the Lord has taken us through – and how we…

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Episode 355: Beyond the Surface: Deepening the relationship you have with your body. 43:58

7M ago43:58

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To say that most women I have coached over the years have “a complicated relationship with their bodies” would be a massive understatement. In fact, it is a rarity that I work with a woman who has a healthy relationship with her body. What is a healthy relationship with the body? Well, that is precisely the topic of this week’s podcast episode. In …

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TLR 130: Practice the Presence of Jesus with Joni Eareckson Tada 41:36

7M ago41:36

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As Christians, we know that Jesus is with us… But sometimes we live as though He’s far away. A destination we have to reach rather than a Friend who lives within us. In this episode of The Living Room, Joni Eareckson Tada and I talk Brother Lawrences’ classic book and how he practiced the presence of God in such a way it changed his life. Joni talk…

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Episode 354: Master Key: One skill that will transform every dimension of your life. 32:16

8M ago32:16

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I have been traveling in the health and wellness space for nearly 30 years (yep! I got my first job as a fitness trainer when I was 18, and I just celebrated my 47th birthday). The wellness industry is the ONLY field I have ever worked in, AND I am fairly certain this industry would not even exist if more professionals were teaching the REAL work o…

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TLR 129: Wanting God with All Your Heart with Lisa Whittle 45:11

8M ago45:11

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Is your spiritual hunger where you want it to be? In a world filled with distractions, our appetite for God can be sedated with lesser things. But God is stirring a hunger in the heart of His people. Can you feel it? A holy dissatisfaction that’s awakening a desire to pursue God in a deeper way than ever before. But how to do it? That is the questi…

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Episode 353: Unlocking the Power of Nervous System Regulation at Midlife w/ Irene Lyon 58:46

8M ago58:46

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She’s Baaaacck… Nervous system expert Irene Lyon that is. If you have been a long-time listener of the Grace & Grit podcast, you are probably familiar with Irene Lyon. She does the MASSIVELY important work of helping people to better understand how their nervous system works AND develop skills that allow them to more easily regulate their nervous s…

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TLR 128: The Story Behind My Utmost for His Highest with Michelle Ule 41:07

8M ago41:07

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His words have impacted millions of Christians… But Oswald Chambers’ classic devotional might not have ever been written had it not been for his wife. What a loss that would have been! For through the sermons she compiled, Oswald Chambers has been my spiritual mentor for nearly forty years. In this episode of The Living Room, biographer Michelle Ul…

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Episode 352: Rising Strong: The Power of Reorienting at Midlife 34:01

9M ago34:01

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The years between 40-65 can be wildly disorienting. Not only are midlife women dealing with a changing hormonal landscape but the landscape of life is changing dramatically, as well. In essence, there are a lot of “microstressors” at play in this phase of life that can add up to some serious breakdown mentally, physically and emotionally if one doe…

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TLR 127: Soul-Deep Beauty with Melissa Johnson 34:53

9M ago34:53

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We’re surrounded by messages from culture… Messages that tell us that beauty is the highest goal. That if we’d only wear the right clothes, but the right beauty products, then we’d feel fulfilled. But the world’s definition of beauty is not only skewed…it can be downright dangerous. Not only to our mental health and physical bodies, but to our spir…

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Episode 351: Dreams Interrupted: Exploring the Sleep Dilemmas of Midlife w/ Laini Gray 51:24

9M ago51:24

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If there were only 1 lifestyle change a client could make to improve her health and well-being, I would focus on sleep. Why? Because sleep is where the magic of health takes place. While we sleep, our brains cache out, our systems detox, our hormones recalibrate, our tissues repair, and our immune system is fortified. AND… sleep can be really freak…

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TLR 126: Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in 2023 14:25

9M ago14:25

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End-of-year planning often focuses on what went wrong… But what if we focused on what went right? That’s what I did last month, and what I discovered was amazing! Though I haven’t experienced freedom in every area, the Lord has certainly taught me a lot this past year – and He’s given me several victories. And I want to share them with you: Obedien…

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Episode 350: Defying Defaults: Life on Purpose 29:43

10M ago29:43

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Are you living your life by default or by design? Relatively or proactively? Your answer carries significant consequences for your overall well-being and happiness. Reactions have a place, certainly. What an awesome thing it is that the human brain can react in ways that help us improve our lives, sometimes even save our lives. That being said, the…

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TLR 125: Looking Back & Moving Forward in 2024 with Joanna Weaver 12:37

10M ago12:37

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Tis the season of goal-setting and making plans for the new year… But we often miss the most important part! In this episode of The Living Room with Joanna Weaver, I share four powerful questions to help us look back so we can move forward with confidence into 2024, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. To help you reflect on where you…

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