Right There With You

We have made it through the first month of the new year. But did your resolutions make it all this way with you? Let's talk about some reasons why new year resolutions are good, why we drop them, and what we should do about that.

Though a day at the spa sounds blissful, for most of us that's just not happening on a regular basis. But what if we reminded ourselves that self care goes way beyond a mani/pedi or massage? Let's talk about practical self care and why we need to make it a priority.

Adding something new to your already busy schedule can take a little bit of brave. You may not be hiding from an InstaPot like I was but there might be something you are avoiding that would be fulfilling, energizing, or make your life easier. Let's talk about why we hide from those things and how to choose brave instead. 

A new year can feel like a beautiful blank canvas or like a terrifyingly empty space. Prayerfully choosing a word, a scripture verse, or a goal to focus on can bring a bright light into the new year with us. Let's talk about the difference between these and resolutions and how to choose a focus in a new year.

As we head into a new year, it can be easy to focus on things you messed up on last year. Instead of beating yourself up, let's talk about giving ourselves grace and hitting a reset button on the things we want to do differently for ourselves and our families in the new year.

Christmas is gone and so is another year. We are on the edge of 2019. If a new year stretching before you as a single mom feels uncertain, I'm right there with you. Let's talk about some ways to face the new year with optimism and put safeguards in place to keep the blues at bay.

Merry Christmas single mom. If this year it somehow doesn't feel wonderful, maybe it's time to laugh a little bit and reflect a little bit. In this week's episode, let's find some things to be thankful for as a single mom at Christmas and remember the wonder of the first Christmas.

Facing down Christmas as a single mom can feel daunting. When the shadows of what once was are lingering, sometimes considering new traditions with our new family dynamic is the way to go. Let's talk about how to navigate this with grace in today's episode.

The most wonderful time of the year fills up so very fast. How to we keep it wonderful and magical while still staying sane? As makers of the magic and keepers of the calendar, we have a lot of sway in protecting family time. Let's talk about some ways to do that.

Ok, mamas. We're gotten through Thanksgiving and perhaps even survived Black Friday. But it is on--the biggest shopping season of the year. It you are a mom with limited resources, this can be more stressful than merry. Let's talk honestly about that tension and some ways to make it work for our kids.

Fear, shame, guilt, desperation - these can all taint our decision making ability and make us do dumb stuff. Recently I made such a decision that I'll share with you on today's episode. Perhaps what I learned can spare you from becoming a beacon for what not to do. 

As much as we'd like our return to the dating world to resemble a Hallmark movie, mamas, it's crazy out there. The stress of solo parenting can be compounded by loneliness. To make sure we protect ourselves and our kids from decisions made in moments of weakness, we need a plan. Let's talk about that.

Ok, mamas. It's here. The holiday season is off and running. We all know what's in store for us. So how do we keep it the most wonderful time of the year? How do I make sure our kids enjoy this season and we do too? Let's talk about a plan of attack. I've got some self care, survival tips, and strategy ideas to get you to January without losing your stuff.

Single moms juggle so very much. We take care of our kids and the necessities of life, but what about the hopes and dreams we used to have. Is it OK to chase your dreams? I believe you can with God's wisdom and help. Today let's talk about what that might look like.

So many what if's can cause fear to grow into anxiety and worse. God wants to offer us peace, not fear. Joy, not heaviness. When we struggle with the big, dark fear-filled things that seek to rob us of joy and peace, we need to focus on God's word. Today let's talk about a few of those reminders.

As a single mom it can be easy to overshare with my kids or lean on them too much. I get it. But protecting their childhood is part of my job, I believe. Today let's talk about why that is important and a few ways to safeguard this precious time in their lives as best we can.

Worry is a nasty thing, isn't it? And nobody worries with quite the expertise of a mother. When our kids have the audacity to grow up and leave, worry can whisper pretty loudly. What if...? Today let's look at some Bible verses we can engage to counter the worry and pray with intention for our grown (or not-so-grown) kids.

When it all gets to be too much--the kids, the house, the bills, the jobs, the bickering of said kids, the vehicle, the AAAAAAHHH--it can be easy to feel like it is never going to stop. But God has some promises specifically for facing down and finishing hard things. Single mama, join me today for some "I get it" moments and some truths from God straight to your overwhelmed heart.

Anxiety isn't something a Christian woman is supposed to struggle with. That doesn't mean that they don't. Today I share some of my personal story and give some tips on dealing with sudden anxiety and encouragement to seek help without shame. God sends answers to our prayers in a lots of different ways.

Being a single mom requires strength. Sometimes it's strength you've always had and sometimes you surprise yourself. So how do you respond when that necessary confidence makes guys intimated? Well we have some fun today talking about just that.