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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.

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 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.

160: Choose Your Thoughts and Change Your Life – 6 Scripture Verses to Shift Your Mindset

In this episode Sasha talks about the big elephant in the room that everybody is trying not to look at… our mindset! Sasha shares 6 scriptures that talk about mindset and shares about the importance of and power in taking our thoughts captive.
Sasha truly believes, as she has witnessed in her own life and the lives of her clients, that you can choose your thoughts and by doing so, you can change your life. If you’re ready to kick the stinking thinking, overcome those old nagging thoughts, and step forward into doing hard things, this episode is for you!
Sasha drops some convicting truths about how your thoughts are the very things that create your results/outcome, whether good or bad. While she also shares about how our brains are naturally wired to keep us safe and comfortable. This is an episode you do not want to miss!

159: Christian Parenting Books That Will Change the Way You Momlife With Val Harrison

In this podcast episode Sasha chats with Val Harrison, host of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast. Val has been married 30 years, is mom to 7, and grandma to 3. Through her podcast, books, and resources her passion is for encouraging and equipping intentional moms to build strong families.
Val shares about 4 of the Christian Parenting Books that she has written to help moms live practically and peacefully while pouring into their children and families through God’s design. She shares practical steps to wearing all the hats in motherhood without wearing out. She shares some tips for when littles are loud through meeting their needs. Val speaks a lot about how God parents in scripture and how we as parents and parent like Him. Val leaves us with encouragement for when we make mistakes as a mom.
*Be sure to go back to yesterdays episode 158 to listen to part 1 of Val’s interview where she talks about the difference between root parenting and surface parenting and shares about raising Luke 2:52 kids.

158: Parenting Styles That Help You Connect With Your Child’s Heart With Val Harrison

In this podcast episode Sasha chats with Val Harrison, host of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast. Val has been married 30 years, is mom to 7, and grandma to 3. Through her podcast, books, and resources her passion is for encouraging and equipping intentional moms to build strong families.
Val begins this episode sharing a parenting mindset shift about God’s masterpiece then dives into different parenting styles and parenting tips. She talks about the difference between root parenting and surface parenting with examples. Val shares her an often overlooked parenting scripture, Luke 2:52. She teaches how to raise Luke 2:52 kids through root parenting.
*Be sure to come back tomorrow to listen to part 2 of Val’s interview where she shares about the many Christian Parenting Books that she has written and some of the wisdom they contain.