Finding Joy in the Journey

My Whitewater Rafting Adventure (and the Poop Box) I share a story from a five-day, four-night whitewater rafting trip from Moab to Lake Powell where I had to tent camp and learn to use the “poop box” system because the...

Today I share a tool that’s helped me move up the vibrational scale when I’m stuck in fear: shifting from fear to love. Gratitude is usually my go-to, but in two recent, very different situations, I couldn’t get...

Today I share how I’ve seen God prepare me in advance for things I couldn’t predict. How being willing to follow my promptings has been a blessing in many surprising ways!

In this episode, I share a church lesson I gave based on Emily Belle Freeman’s talk “Best Days and Worst Days,” which teaches that mortality includes both best and worst days as a place for growth as we walk with...

I’ve been practicing praying in advance with gratitude —thanking God for outcomes before they happen— and it’s felt powerful and better in my body than praying from worry. I share how I did this for my parents during a...

I tried to record a podcast about getting triggered at church, realized I didn’t record it, and started over feeling frustrated. A guest speaker shared a message on a common topic, but his angle and the “sticky,”...

Today I reflect on letting go of old identities, behaviors, and thought patterns, comparing change to shedding a snakeskin and a crab molting, which can feel unsafe until a new “shell” hardens. I saw an image of wearing...

In this episode of Finding Joy in the Journey, I share the four levels of fun my husband and I developed from the outdoor “types of fun” concept, and I explain how they affect relationships and decision-making. I break...

In this follow-up to my Clean Start episode, I talk about “clean stops” —the practice of consciously deciding what “done for now” looks like so I can stop without feeling behind. I explain how unfinished tasks keep...

I share how “clean starts” help me begin overwhelming tasks with intention, gentleness, and a small spark of motivation. Instead of focusing on a big goal, I explain how choosing a ritualized, simplified first step...

In this episode, I share a simple way to get clarity on my to-do list by separating items into routines (ongoing) versus projects (finishable). I walk through asking, “Do I actually want to do this?” and what to do if...

A Guide to Spiritual Routines and To-Do Lists Explore how to incorporate the secret ingredient of love into your daily routines and tasks. Learn about two unique 'love matrixes' that enhance your spiritual and practical...

In this episode, I explore a powerful Buddhist parable that has transformed how I respond to life's challenges. I'll share the story of the empty boat and offer practical tips to help you shift your perspective from...

In this week's episode, I share a powerful two-step idea to end the year and start the new one with intention and love. I encourage you to write 2 heartfelt letters. One to your past and one to your future self...

Join us as we explore the powerful tradition of choosing a word of the year. Discover how a single word can bring focus, peace, and hope amidst the chaos of life. Learn practical steps to find your word, and hear...