170: Feeling Trapped by Social Media? Looking for Signs with Sandy Cooper *part 1*

Have you been given a vision or calling from God?
Are you waiting on this vision to become reality? 
If your faith a struggle in the waiting seasons?
In this episode Sasha chats with Sandy Cooper, a Bible study teacher, podcast host of The Balanced MomCast, writer, and professionally certified home chef that helps frazzled women find peace.

Sandy shares about her life from motherhood, to the books she has written, and the role social media has played in her life. She talks about the way many of us use social media, for hours each day, which by the way, is one of the red flag signs of a social media addiction.

Sandy shares how fear kept her on social media in a number of different ways and how it began ‘sucking the life out of her’ before she committed to go against the grain and take a one year social media hiatus. God showed her how social media was a weight that she was carrying that was preventing her from effectively running the race that God had called her to.

This is certainly an episode that you don’t want to miss. Be sure to come back to listen to part 2 of this episode where Sandy shares the top 3 reasons you might need a break from social media.

169: Is Social Media Helpful or Harmful in Tough Seasons

In this episode Sasha shares about the tough season of life she has been walking through and the role Social Media has played in this season. She shares vulnerably about the way Social Media has been a distraction away from what truly matters most as well as a crutch allowing her to disengage from life, feelings, and processing in this seasons.

Sasha provides powerful questions that we each need to ask ourselves about our use of Social Media, whether we’re walking through tough seasons or not. Questions about our purposes for being on Social Media, how it makes us feel, how much time were spending on it, and whether it’s what God has for us or not.

Listen in and then create space to ask yourself these questions so that you can make a wise decision about your social media involvement and usage.

168: Want to Reduce Stress? Hear from God and Walk in Obedience to Live Peacefully

In todays episode Sasha shares about her season of stress and overwhelm and the moment she realized that it was ultimately a lack of obedience to do what God had said. In typical vulnerability and transparency Sasha shares how God has been asking her to take a step back from social media for quite some time, but how she has been reluctant, disobedient, and falling for every trap and snare from the enemy since.

Sasha shares 7 things we can do to connect with God and hear from God so that we can walk in obedience. She talks about the difference between spiritual warfare and natural consequences, including how one can lead to the other. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

167: Overwhelmed with Your Todo List? My Number 1 Secret to Keeping Up as a Busy Mom

In this episode Sasha is talking about her number 1 secret to keeping up as a busy mom.. and it is NOT what you think it is… In fact, we’re talking about throwing out the to do list all together! Instead focusing on your most purposeful priorities!

Sasha shares a vulnerably story about how she fell into the trap of overwhelm and chaos in momlife and lived that todo list lifestyle almost to the point of breaking. Then, God reminded her of the tools He’s given her!

Sasha explores how we can easily create overwhelm in our lives and what it means to live in integrity. Sasha talks about what purposeful priorities are and how to uncover our own purposeful priorities in the season of life were living in. Lastly, Sasha shares about the to do list and where it actually belongs in our lives.

166: Fear Into Faith – Family Ministry Birthed From Betrayal With Summer Dey

Have you been given a vision or calling from God?
Are you waiting on this vision to become reality?
If your faith a struggle in the waiting seasons?

Oh, and have you ever wanted to live in an RV full time?

In this episode Sasha chats with Summer Dey. Summer is an international speaker, author, and Success Coach who has changed countless lives with her powerful and transformative message of shifting “Fear into Faith.” She made 6-figures her first six months as a Success Coach and has a passion to help others do the same by teaching them to “Master Their Voice” so they can make a BIG impact for the Kingdom! Summer Dey lives full-time in an RV and travels around the US with her husband and their three girls, going wherever God leads them.

Summer shares multiple testimonies of God’s faithfulness over her life from RV living to their family ministry to lead 1 million people through the Bible cover to cover in a year. Summer talks about how giving God your yes changes everything, and encourages us all to say yes to God quicker. Summer leaves us with a prayer to step our of fear and into faith.

165: Struggling to Stay on Track When Unexpected Things Come Up? 4 Steps to Maintain Consistency through Chaotic Seasons

In this episode Sasha shares 4 tips to stay consistent and disciplined in crazy seasons of life. Sasha talks about starting at the beginning of what matters to you in life and this season. She shares about the importance of God-led goals and taking the time to truly KNOW what matters, what you’re pursuing, and the why behind everything you’re giving your yes to.

Sasha talks about the importance of mindset and taking our thoughts (and emotions) captive in the moment and creating space to take inventory of our thoughts and whether they are helping us get to where we’re trying to go or what we’re trying to create.

She also shares about boundaries and the important role they play in these unexpected seasons. Boundaries in terms of your priorities, others, etc. Lastly, Sasha encourages listeners to then take intentional action based off all the information to produce the fruits and the outcome you’re desiring to create.

164: How to Live Intentionally as a Working Mom with Monica Corrie

Are you a working mom?
Do you have a business in addition to motherhood?
Do you wonder at times, “can I really do everything I need to?”

In this episode Sasha chats with Monica Corrie, wife, mom, full time employee, owner of Brazen Belief Life Coaching, and host of the Peaceful Pregnancy & Parenting Podcast.

Monica shares about her experience being an 8 to 5 Monday to Friday working mom, entrepreneur, mom, and more. She does just share all she does… she shares how she does it all!

Monica talks about some of the powerful beliefs she holds onto that help her be more intentional and productive with her time while honoring the calling God has placed on her life.

In addition to talking about mindset, Monica talks about comparison, routines, the power in writing down your schedule and tasks, and so much more!

163: Angry Mom? How to Identify and Overcome Destructive Anger in Motherhood with Natalie Hixson part 2

Are you an angry mom?
Do you experience emotional outbursts?
Do you wish you could overcome these destructive behaviors in a healthy way?

In this episode Sasha chats with Natalie Hixson about identifying and overcoming anger and emotional outbursts in motherhood. If you’re a mom that struggles with anger, frustration, yelling, or emotional outbursts, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

Natalie is a wife and mom. She is an author and Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission and passion is helping discouraged and burnt out Christian moms overcome destructive anger so they enjoy being a wife and mom. Natalie, her husband Mike and their three daughters live in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.

**Be sure to go back and listen to part 1 of Natalie’s episode where she shared her testimony of being an angry mom and how God and therapy helped her move past it.**

Natalie shares the difference between normal anger and destructive anger. She talks about what destructive anger looks like and how damaging it is to our lives and others. She shares how to not only recognize our emotions and the energy they carry, but how to release it in healthy ways. Natalie walks us through her process to SIT and Pray through anger in the moment.

162: Feeling Stuck or Burnout in Motherhood and Marriage? Overcome Anger to Enjoy Being a Wife and Mom with Natalie Hixson part 1

Are you feeling Stuck or burnout in motherhood and marriage?
Do you get frustrated and angry easily?
Are you afraid to share that anger with anyone?

You’re not alone momma! In this episode Sasha chats with Natalie Hixson about being an angry mom. If you’re a mom that struggles with anger, frustration, yelling, or emotional outbursts, this is an episode you do not want to miss!

Natalie is a wife and mom. She is an author and Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission and passion is helping discouraged and burnt out Christian moms overcome destructive anger so they enjoy being a wife and mom. Natalie, her husband Mike and their three daughters live in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.

Natalie shares her testimony of how she went from being burnt-out and feeling stuck to thriving and joyful in motherhood. She shares how she took her toddler to therapy only to see that therapy was for her, not her daughter. Natalie shares a powerful story how God pulled her from destructive anger to becoming a coach that helps other moms draw near to God, release guilt and shame, so they they can enjoy being a wife and a mom.

161: Letting God Lead Your Motherhood and Homemaking for a More Peaceful, Fulfilled, and Intentional Mom Life With Jennifer Lovemore

In this episode Sasha chats with Jennifer Lovemore, South African wife of 32 years, mom to 3 grown kids, and mom-mentor. Jennifer helps frazzled moms minimize chaos, stress, and overwhelm, by focusing on key aspects so they can find true fulfillment in their calling – and find the bigger purpose to their lives besides dishes and laundry!

Jennifer shares her motherhood testimony and how she went from an irritated and frustrated mom about to snap, to an intentional mom. She shares about mindset shifts that took place for her to not only value her work as a mom, but to apply herself and ‘treat home and parenting like a business’. Jennifer shares how God was at the center of this transition and how He has remained her guide and focus since.

Jennifer talks about how moms can lean into God to shift their motherhood mindset and practical ways to raise grow kids that still want to communicate with you. She also speaks to the importance of investing in early childhood to reap a harvest in the teenage years and beyond. This is a value packed, mindset shifting, and encouraging episode all wrapped into one.