To Help You Heal

Episode 34: Whispers of the Heart: Cultivating Deep Connections with Our Children

Amid the hustle of daily life, the whispers of our hearts can guide us toward deeper understanding and empathy. This week, we're tuning into those whispers to cultivate meaningful connections with our kids. It's all about understanding what they're NOT saying, encouraging them to see the gifts within themselves, and embracing the activities that are meaningful to them (even when we're not a fan). Join me as we embark on a journey to strengthen some of our most precious relationships, transforming how we relate to our children and, ultimately, how they view themselves and the world around them.

Episode 33: United We Grow: Cultivating a Thriving Marriage

Join me this week for the second episode in our series on strengthening our relationships. This time, we're talking about keeping love vibrant through the rollercoaster of life. I'm sharing what Dan and I have learned, my recommendation on how to talk through the hard things, and what we can do to love each other well. They're key strategies at the heart of our marriage, and keep us growing in unity even on the difficult days. 

Episode 32: Mirror of the Heart: The Art of Self-Compassion

Throughout February, we're talking about relationships. As we journey towards loving others, we confront the pivotal question: Do we extend the same compassion and understanding to ourselves as we do to those around us? We'll delve into the silent conversations within us and confront the shadows of shame, guilt, and the burdens of unreasonable expectations. Tune in as we remind ourselves that our worth isn't tied to our successes or failures. It's time to transform our inner dialogue, to seek and expect goodness, and to love ourselves so we truly can love others well. 

Episode 31: The Happiness Challenge (Part 2)

This week, we delve into the simple yet profound practice of identifying and incorporating a daily activity, lasting just 10-15 minutes, that brings us joy. But our journey doesn't stop at scheduling happiness into our day. We're also going to explore a deeper, foundational belief - the belief that we all deserve to feel genuinely happy about our lives. Join us as we discuss practical ways to integrate these short bursts of joy into our daily routine and reflect on cultivating the self-compassion and understanding necessary to accept that happiness is not just a fleeting moment but a deserved and integral part of our lives. This episode is more than just a challenge; it's an invitation to rekindle your relationship with daily moments of joy.

Episode 30: Happiness Challenge (Part1)

This episode explores the intricate dance between acknowledging our frustrations and avoiding the trap of chronic complaining. Complaining can weaken our immune system, impact our cardiovascular health, and elevate stress levels. We'll talk about how to shift our focus towards finding solutions. We'll discuss the transformative power of gratitude, the therapeutic benefits of journaling our stressors, and how these practices can lead to a more effective and positive approach to stress management, and a happier life!

Episode 29: Permission to Love Our Lives Right Now

God wants us to love our lives, and he will show us how to love it even if we don't like our circumstances. But sometimes, we get in the way. Because we're not giving ourselves permission to live our lives, feel good about who we are, and celebrate our victories, even if all we have to celebrate is that we made it through. Spend 10 minutes with me as we talk about shifting our perspective from waiting for all the right things to happen and instead giving ourselves permission to love our lives right now.

Episode 28: Eliminating ”Should” to Create a Life We Love

In this episode of 'To Help You Heal,' we embark on a journey to transform our thoughts about our goals, daily actions, and choices. Often, our vision is clouded by what we think we 'should' do, which leads us down a path that isn't what we want. Today, we dive deep into the power of aligning our goals with our desired feelings. We'll explore practical strategies for identifying what genuinely fulfills us and how to set intentions that nurture our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Join us as we embrace a more intuitive, feeling-centered approach to creating a life we love!

Episode 27: Feeling Forward: Creating a Foundation for 2024

This episode is not about creating lists of tasks (or outcomes) but rather about tuning into how you want to feel in the upcoming year. You'll explore the emotions you want to feel and those you prefer to leave behind. Instead of rushing into traditional goal setting, we'll develop a plan aligned with feeling vibrantly alive, irrespective of life's ups and downs. Discover a transformative way to approach the year ahead!

Episode 26: The Christmas Story- Embracing Joy in Divine Assignments

This week, we explore the contrasting roles of the shepherds and wise men in the Christmas story. Unlike last week's focus on distant strangers, we see how these unexpected figures joyfully embraced their divine assignments. Their participation, particularly the humble shepherds, impacted Mary deeply. Join us as we learn to live from a place of deep joy inspired by these iconic figures of faith. We, too, can find joy not in the outcome of our tasks but in the blessing of the assignment.

Episode 25: The Christmas Story- Surrounded But Unseen

In this episode of 'To Help You Heal,' we delve into the familiar Christmas story with a fresh perspective. Imagine being Mary and Joseph, surrounded by strangers, yet feeling invisible in their time of need. As they journeyed close to the birth of Jesus, why did those they met not offer more assistance? This Christmas, may this story be a catalyst for intentional interactions, inspiring us to see beyond our immediate circles so we can extend kindness to the unseen.