I just got back from a trip to Australia with my husband. He was scheduled to go there on business, so I decided to join him at the end of the business trip so we could do some exploring together. This was a really difficult decision for me to make on so many levels. I tend to be very practical and sensible, and going on this trip seemed a bit craz…

My client Katie’s husband ditched her on date night. She was hurt and angry. She wanted to talk with him about it, but she knew it wouldn’t do any good coming from a place of anger and frustration. But she couldn’t let it go. So we worked together to create the mental space for her to have that meaningful conversation with him, and as a result, the…

Have you ever noticed a negative reaction from your husband after giving him advice or telling him how he should do something? Are you confused by this negative reaction, when all you are trying to do is help? I was too! That’s why I wrote this podcast for you. I’ll share a personal story and a better way to help your husband that will create more …

Have you ever struggled with thinking you're not a good mom ... or you're not likeable ... or you're not fun? Me too. Those are negative beliefs -- sometimes called limiting beliefs -- and they keep you stuck right where you are at. What we don't realize is we think these negative thoughts so often that we eventually just take them as truth. But wh…

Have you ever wondered why you aren’t happier? From the outside it seems like your life should be great, but on the inside, you’re just not feeling that happy. There could be a very sneaky reason for it! But don't worry! There's something you can do about it. In this week’s podcast, I will tell you what this sneaky happiness stealer is, then share …

In this episode of the podcast I will share with you why you should prepare for an empty nest while your kids are young. This topic is important because many people wake up at the end of their child-rearing years in an identity crisis. I don’t want that to happen to you. So, today I will share with you some super-fun things that my husband and I ha…

Now that summer is upon us and our children will be home more often, I thought it would be a good time to talk about getting some much needed help around the house. I’ll share with you some ideas of what chores children can do at what age and give you some tips on organizing them and getting them done! Hang in there, mamma! Help is on the way! If y…

Have you ever felt like your husband doesn’t listen to you? I think many of us have at one time or another. What we might not realize is that we are the ones causing that to happen by how we approach conversations. So, in this week’s podcast, I will share a personal story and a simple tool to help you communicate with your husband so he listens to …

When your husband yells at you, do you feel it inside your body? Does it cause your muscles to tense up? Does it make you angry, too? Does it ever cause you to yell back at him? I’ve been there, and so have many of my clients, so in this week’s podcast I will share with you very practical techniques that you can use to not absorb your husband’s emo…

Are you tired of fighting with your spouse? Do you wish you knew how to stop? Do you wish you knew how the two of you could get along better? You’re not alone, and that’s why I’m sharing some ideas with you today. Tune in to this episode where I will give you three tips on how to stop fighting with your spouse. If you want more inspiration, join me…

Sometime before 10 a.m. on Mother’s Day 2020 I realized my family had not made any plans for the day. The kids were still sleeping and missed breakfast and Mass. I was upset. In this episode of the podcast I am going to share with you what I did to handle my emotions that day and how my coach taught me to honor myself for my feelings and let the an…

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get stuck in negative thinking patterns. Say, your husband does something that bothers you, and you keep ruminating on it and thinking about it and have trouble letting it go. I’ve learned to notice these negative patterns and pull myself out of them, and I’d like to help you do the same thing. So, on today's…

Both men and women desire respect, but many men say they need it like they need oxygen. The problem is this: women don’t know what respect looks like to a man. They think they are being respectful. So, in this episode, I’m going to lay it out for you and show you exactly what it is that makes our husbands feel disrespected. And, I will show you how…

I was slamming toys into the toy box that night. That’s how angry I was that I came home to a messy house after a girls night out. What was the problem? The problem was that I had an expectation that the house would be clean when I came home, but it was not. This episode of the podcast will look at how unmet expectations can kill the intimacy in yo…

Being a mother is constant. It never stops. There is more written on each one of our daily “to do” lists than is humanly possible to achieve; and as if that’s not frustrating enough, we’re supposed to make motherhood look easy and show up to every function smiling and looking like beauty queens. But, how is all of this possible with the full lives …

Most women don’t realize it is vitally important for their husband to feel like a winner. It impacts how they show up in the world and in their marriage. When they feel like a winner, they show up like a winner! But when they feel like a failure, they show up like a failure. Make sense? Who do you want to live with? A winner or a failure? I know yo…

This episode of the podcast is about how you can create the marriage you want by embracing who YOU are! Yes I said "Embracing who you are!" You, sweet sister, are a lovely, amazing woman, and you bring some pretty phenomenal qualities into your marriage relationship. Today I'd like to remind you of that and show you a very simple way to use your Go…

Many women reach out to me for help in their marriage because they feel lonely. They are not alone, a national survey conducted in 2018 found more than 30 percent of married people report feeling lonely. Isn’t that crazy? 30 percent. Well, help is here. I brainstormed and came up with 7 ideas to help you if you are feeling lonely in your marriage. …

Would you like to refresh and renew your marriage? Are you looking to increase the feelings of connection between you and your husband? Do you want to communicate better with your husband? Then marriage coaching may be for you! In today’s episode of the podcast I am going to share with you how marriage coaching works and what the difference between…

Do you love your life? Or do you often find yourself wishing things were different? Do you feel excited to get up and get going in the morning? Or do you feel like every day is the same as the last? Do you have fun every day? Or do you feel bored quite often? If you answered negatively to these questions, don’t worry! It happens to the best of us. …

Self-confidence is something many women tell me they need more of, so in this week's podcast, I’m going to share with you what self-confidence is, where you can find it and how to get more of it. I'll also share a personal story of how I started working my own self-confidence. If you would like more inspiration, download my Ultimate Guide to Guilt-…

Many people avoid setting boundaries for fear of rocking the boat. Or fear that others will not think they are nice. Or fear that they will hurt someone’s feelings. Or maybe because they don’t know how to say it. But setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things you can do in your life. It is OK for you to say, “No.” It is OK for you to say, “…

How would you like to feel happier and more joyful? Would you like to feel more fulfilled? Would you like to have more energy? How about some more fun? If you answered yes to these questions, I’ve got your solution! No, it’s not a magic pill! Sorry! It’s way more exciting than that — it’s your life purpose that is calling you and waiting for you to…

Do you feel like you are living your life energetically and enthusiastically, or are you wondering how you are supposed to find all of the energy to get everything done? If you’re on the struggle bus in the energy department, you may be in need of some soul-filling self-care. Know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle with this from time-to-t…

“I stink at marriage thing.” Or “I’m not very good at this motherhood thing.” Or “I’ll never measure up to her.” Do you ever think negative thoughts like these? They may seem minor, but they aren’t. Negative self-talk is a problem that causes us to feel defeated and less than. And it takes us away from God’s plans for us. Tune in to this episode of…

Many times women ask me how they can improve their marriages and influence their husbands. The power of prayer is usually one of the first tools that comes to my mind. Because I can hear the voice of my life coach saying to me, “Take it higher.” In other words, don’t rely on trying to solve problems here on the physical level. Give them to God and …

When I speak on marriage, I often try to encourage women to take the lead on improving their marriage relationship. But I often hear a common complaint about this theory — “It’s not fair.” ​I get it. I’ve been there. I know how overwhelmed many of us moms are. And so often, it feels like we can’t take on one more thing. Why should we have to be the…

Sometimes life gets the better of us and we find ourselves feeling down in the dumps. Sometimes we know what’s wrong, but other times we’re not sure. But one thing we know for sure — we just want to feel better. But what do we do? How do we do it? In this episode of the podcast I am going to teach you how. I’m going to give you some quick fixes tha…

In the last episode of A Life Designed I made a case for why we should practice gratitude and how it can help us feel more at peace — even in difficult times. In this episode, I’m going to share with you the incredible benefits of practicing gratitude, then I’ll lead you through a short gratitude meditation, and teach you several more ways you can …

In early March 2020 the world came to a grinding halt when COVID-19 shut down life as we know it. The virus brought with it a crazy amount of worry, stress, fear, disappointment and heartbreak. In this episode I am going to share with you some of the heartbreak our family experienced and some of the blessings we received. Then I hope to make a case…

Have you ever felt like you’d be happier if your husband would just … help more around the house, or help more with the kids, or drink less alcohol, or share your faith, or be more loving to you, or stick up for you to his family, or spend less money … or fill in your own blank. You’re not alone. We all have things about our husbands that we would …

Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe in your career. With finances. In a relationship. With your health. Are you struggling and looking for direction on something? Are you waiting on God for something? Are you wondering what the next right step is? I think we all been there in our lives. That is why I am excited to welcome Amy Joob to the podcast to tal…

Author Corrie ten Boom said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” How true is that? Worry is such a drain of our mental and physical energy. But, believe it or not, it’s not totally a bad thing — IF we allow it to move us into action. And that’s what I want to teach you. In today’s podcast, we will talk a…

When most of us fall in love our spouse can do no wrong. But somewhere along the way, we start to get annoyed by their little quirks and habits. And that’s all we can focus on. I once had a client tell me her husband’s breathing bothered her. Yikes! So, what do we do? How do we resolve our differences with these annoyances in marriage? How can we g…

I once read a definition about peace that said that peace is the calmness you feel in your heart, soul and mind, because you know that despite the storm you may be facing, all is well. For me, this peace comes only from God. During one of the most heartbreaking times in my life, it was only God who brought me peace. And so today I would like to sha…

Girls, motherhood is serious business. It’s such an important job that we have, but so often we get so serious, that we slowly stop having fun along the way. In this week’s podcast, I will share with you some of my journey and teach you how to have more fun in motherhood … here are a couple of funny quotes about motherhood before you dive in! "Peop…

My client Katie’s husband ditched her on date night. She was hurt and angry. She wanted to talk with him about it, but she knew it wouldn’t do any good coming from a place of anger and frustration. But she couldn’t let it go. So we worked together to create the mental space for her to have that meaningful conversation with him, and as a result, the…

Do you wake up in the morning excited for the day ahead or are you filled with dread? Are you thriving in your days or are you just surviving your days? Have you ever found yourself thinking, “There must be more to life than this.” There was a time in my life that I realized I was just surviving in life. Even though I had everything I ever wanted, …

Some people say there is no such thing as balance. Some people swear by it. I’m curious, what do you think? Do you think it’s possible to live a balanced life? In this week’s podcast I will share my thoughts on balance and give you tips you can implement immediately to start feeling more balanced and peaceful. If you would like more inspiration, do…

So often I hear from women that they aren’t happy. They aren’t fulfilled. They feel like something is missing is missing in life. And they literally wonder if there is more to life than this bump and grind of every day. Have you ever felt that way? Exhausted. Depleted. Maybe even bored – not that you’re not busy – but you’re just not really living …

Well-meaning people give young moms a lot of advice. Some of it is helpful, but some of it just isn't. Author Becky Baudouin wrote a book called Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms to explore this advice, laugh at some of it and pull the nuggets of truth out of them. Join us on A Life Designed as we talk about a couple of …

In this episode of A Life Designed, I am so grateful to be joined by my friend Tricia Clarke who is a makeup artist, wife, and mom who works to make the world a more joy-filled place. She does this by encouraging women to take care of themselves holistically and live loved. I know you hear about taking care of yourself in mind, body, heart and soul…

On this episode of A Life Designed, I am so grateful to be joined by Pat Day-McCray. She is a Certified Grief Coach and specializes in helping moms who are dealing with grief after the death of their chronically ill child. Pat has experienced death many times up-close and personal in her life, but it was the death of her young daughter that impacte…

My client Melissa was frustrated with her husband for many reasons. One of the biggest complaints she had was that he didn’t help her enough. Melissa isn’t alone. On a recent survey, disagreements about household chores was cited as one of the top three reasons for couples who got divorced. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to learn how to end…

Many people ask me about my connection with God. I feel like this story is one of the stories from my life that helps show how having a relationship with God can bring peace in the midst of chaos or hurt. I offer this story to you with the hope and prayer that it buoys your faith and that it inspires you to look for the blessings, no matter what tr…

What is wrong with that person? How could she do that? How could she NOT do that? What was he thinking? These thoughts seem harmless. And rational. And we are sure we’re right when we think them. But they are actually toxic. They are causing you to feel terrible. It’s not your fault these thoughts come into your head, they’re pretty automatic for m…

Date night with your spouse was tough enough before COVID, but now with COVID date nights have been pretty non-existent for many couples. This is a problem, because dating is important. Our marriage relationship is the foundation of our family — we need to take good care of it. I know it can be hard to think of creative things to do with hubby, so …

We are all looking for more of something. More love from our spouse. More time to get everything done. More Fun. More friends. But how do we get it? This is something I help my clients with on a daily basis. The concept is simple, but not necessarily easy at first. But once you get going, you will be unstoppable! Let’s get you started today on gett…

I was talking to a client the other day when she started telling me a story about her experience at one of her volunteer opportunities. As soon as she arrived for her shift, one of the other volunteers notified everyone else that the leader was here and they should follow her. She wasn’t officially the leader, but when she showed up to volunteer, t…