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203: Mom Guilt? How to Focus on What Matters and Create Life Balance

Do you struggle with mom guilt?
Have you ever stopped to consider where your mom guilt comes from?
Would you love tools and strategies to overcome this mindset and instead create peace and balance in your life?

In this episode I share what mom guilt is, ways that I have personally experienced it, and common places I see mom guilt show up or come from. Then I dive into 4 tips on what to do about it… how to overcome mom guilt. Tip number 2 is the big one where I spill a flyover of my framework on how to create a schedule that includes all your priorities and responsibilities so that you can get everything done and be fully present in each area of life that matters to you.

202: Unproductive? Try This Time Management Tip to Reduce Stress with Erika Diaz-Castro

In this episode Erika shares how marriage and motherhood are her first ministries, but God also has her helping other women overcome anxiousness and take back their time. Erika talks about one of her top tips when it comes to effective time management and productivity… and it isn’t what you think. Erika shares how effective communication is critical tool to be used for productivity and time management. Erika says, “say less!” and gives us several ways to make our communication more effective.

201: Sabbatical: How I Am Choosing to Live Differently on Account of Taking One

Do you feel like you’re ‘made for more’ but don’t know where to start?
Do you feel like God has been calling you to something, but don’t know where you’d fit it in?
Are you afraid to step out in obedience because you’re not feeling connected to Him?

In this special 2 year podcast anniversary episode Sasha shares the many ways God has moved in her acts of obedience saying yes to podcasting and more. Sasha shares encouragement for the mom that feels ‘made for more’ but struggling to know what, how, and if it’s really God calling her. Sasha shares the testimony of this podcast coming to be and some incredible statistics on the 2 year podcast birthday.

If you know NOW is the time to put God in His rightful place, first in your life, and seek Him so that you can hear His voice and take bold action steps of obedience into His calling for you, then sisters, Seek First is the place to start! TODAY, Seek First is open for you to register. You can do so at IntentionalAbundance.life/seekfirst, but first, you may want to join us in the Connect with God Consistency Challenge to snag $20 off and be eligible for additional bonuses, door prizes, and more! It’s not too late to join us in the challenge at IntentionalAbundance.life/connectwithGod.

200: God Moves in Our Obedience – 2 Year Podcast Anniversary

199: Why God Feels Distant. 5 Blessings of Those Who Seek God & How to Create a Routine to Connect with God

In this episode Sasha digs into the reasons we can feel distance from God at times in our life. She dives into how we can overcome this feeling of distance by living in relationship with Him and seeking Him regularly. Sasha shares the 5 scripture verses that share with us the goodness, blessings, and promises we have from seeking God. Sasha also shares tips on how to create a routine to connect with God.

198: “And When You Pray” What Does Scripture Have to Say About Prayer

In this episode Sasha continues with this 2 part episode answering a question from Stephanie Kluck in the Mom Life Balance Community. Stephanie asked if we could speak to fasting and prayer on the podcast. Be sure to go back and listen to part one where Sasha dives into fasting.

Sasha starts by sharing that prayer is something all believers should be engaging in regularly according to the words of Jesus before He shares the Lord’s prayer. Sasha breaks down the different parts of the Lord’s prayer and cross references them with other areas of scripture helping us to gain a better understanding of prayer that Jesus provided to His disciples. She also encourages us that we don’t necessarily have to have a war room prayer lifestyle, but that sometimes, simply praying the name of Jesus can be enough.

197: “And When You Fast” Are You Fasting as a Spiritual Practice?

In this episode Sasha answers a question from the Mom Life Balance Community on Facebook from Stephanie Kluck. Stephanie asked if I could speak to the topics of prayer & fasting.

In part one of this episode Sasha shares about fasting. Sasha shares a personal testimony of how God worked through those around her and His spirit to bring her from not fasting, to doing regular three day fasts. She shares about fasting from multiple scripture passages in the Bible including: Jesus fasting in the wilderness, WHEN you fast, and living according to the Spirit.

196: The Truth about Why You’re Not Feeling Connected to God and How Your Phone and Sleep Habits Aren’t Helping – Live Coaching Call with Emily Diaz part 2

In this episode Sasha and Emily dive into the importance of a solid night time routine that helps produce a solid morning routine. Sasha shares about healthy sleep habits, namely getting your phone out of your bedroom, and the intimacy it can restore with your spouse. Sasha talks about the importance of accountability buddies and how they can help foster a positive morning routine and help deepen our relationship with God.

195: How Do I Spend Quality Time with God with a Newborn? Live Coaching Call with Emily Diaz part 1

In this episode Sasha shares a coaching call with Intentional Momma of the Month winner, Emily Diaz, from the Mom Life Balance Community on Facebook.

Emily asks, how do I spent quality time with God with one month old baby? AND how do I do the stay at home mom thing, take care of the home and get things done with a new baby?

Sasha shares encouragement to honor the sweet season of newborn life by giving yourself grace and enjoy that time with your newborn. Sasha also shares tips and solutions on how to have intentional quality time with God with a newborn. She shares how to simplify your relationship with God and seek Him without over creating stress, pressure, or getting into checklist Christianity.

*Be sure to come back and listen to part 2 of this episode where Sasha and Emily dive into night time routines, morning routines, healthy sleep habits and the intimacy it can restore with your spouse, the importance of accountability buddies.

193: The Truth About Playing With Your Kids with Joy Wendling part 2

In this episode Sasha chats with Joy Wendling. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Profound. Joy is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her idea of relaxing is gazing at the mountains from her island home with an ice-cold Diet Coke and a good book. Joy lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys laughing and playing with her five daughters and husband.

Sasha asks Joy to share about her specialty, playing with our kids. Joy encourages us that it’s totally normal and provides a number of reasons why it might be difficult to intentionally play with our littles. She also provides clarity on what ‘play’ is… or can be and shares a number of tips on how to shift our mindset around play. Joy provides Biblical truth to encourage mommas to prioritize intentional play, even if it means starting small.