At one week before Christmas, come take some breaths of fresh air with me. This time is for YOU to enjoy, too! Let's go softly and let the joy, celebration, feasting, and thankfulness expand and spill over into these last days of the year. No n...

Let's shift from pressure to purpose in holiday gifting. This episode is an invitation to take a breather from the frantic mind-chatter of gift-giving, and to become more present-minded and embodied in the process of showing our people h...

(Trigger Warning: mentions eating disorders, body dysmorphia, abuse -- not suitable for children)In this episode I talk about a recent trip to Great Wolf Lodge, and take a little trip into body image, especially as a postpartum mom of 4....

Hi! Let's collectively take a big, deep breath as we enter into all things holiday. In this episode, I share 5 tips on how to enjoy an *actually* simpler, actually happy holiday. I love you!Gel Pens .5mm<...

In this special finale episode, my husband John and I recount the birth of our newest child: Shiloh Jerusalem Ray. We are so grateful that her birth went smoothly and that she's here with us now! Keep in mind that this is a birth st...

Let's just hang out and talk, friends! Imagine sitting with me at my dining table, hot bevy and snacks in hand. I want to hear how you're *really* doing, and I want to tell you how things have been here, too! In this episode, I'll go first by s...

As I prepare to welcome baby #4 earthside, my mind has been running through all things birth prep! I have some tried & true ways I equip myself, my home, & the people around me to have the smoothest birth and postpartum possible within ...

This is a special one. It's a love letter from me, to anyone who is finding themselves in a season of waiting. Whether it's waiting for a spouse, a new job, a child, or a breakthrough of any kind, it can feel hard, lonely, and even devoid of Go...

Today's episode is FULL of the most practical tips for when you encounter spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare can look like a lot of different things -- don't be scared or think too hard, just do your best to be prepared! When you're living li...

In this episode, we talk about the concept of nurturing ourselves like a mother. What does this look like? What if you don't have a good example of what mothering looks like, or you have no time, energy, or money to allot yourself day to day? O...

It's hard to let go of things, and as it is with our physical "stuff," so it is with the stuff we hold onto in our minds, hearts, and emotions. Today we're talking through what happens when we clean out the closet of our souls.  What have ...

Let's talk about the GO! I've felt the "go" in me since I was little -- that drive to go somewhere new and experience something exciting. Whether near or far, with a huge budget or just living normal life in a different location, getting away w...

Is your schedule overburdened? What does margin time practically look like, and realistically, HOW do we experience more of it amongst our demanding, full lives? We hear a lot a balancing your work and your rest/recreation, but I want to talk a...

Do you choose a word or intention for the year? Most years, somewhere in between Christmas and the end of January, I do -- sometimes it's a word that comes out of an intentional time of seeking, sometimes it's just a vibe I've been feeling and ...

What have you learned about friendship in the last year? Whether the thought brings up happy memories you want to recreate, or a tinge of hurt or sadness, just know -- you aren't alone if friendship in your 20's, 30's, and beyond feels a bit ch...

Whether you know it or not, you're building something with your life RIGHT NOW. It might be something that has the markers of "success" we tend to look for in our society, or it might be something small and quiet, yet nonetheless powerful, mean...

Sctiptures:Romans 8 (especially verses 5-16)Links:At Home...

Scriptures Explored:1 Corinthians 9 - it's about endurance and the REAL prize, salvation and living your life with God!