Author: Jennifer
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E30 Behavior Modification is Not the Answer: 3 Ways to Stop Doing That Thing You Hate But Still Keep Doing
“Affirmations can definitely help. But they’re not going to overcome that negative narrative that we keep saying to ourselves over and over. So we’ve got to renounce those lies, labels, and limitations that we’re putting on ourselves .” “It just simply was learned and developed over time…. Learned behaviors can be unlearned. “ Summary: In Read more
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E29 From Shame to Strength: How to Replace Negative Coping Habits with Life-Giving Rhythms
“Condemnation can be paralyzing…. Comparison magnifies our shame…. Shame is not where we overcome. “ Summary: Jennifer and Rosalynn explore the journey of breaking free from toxic cycles and unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the detrimental role of shame as a motivator, the importance of identifying triggers, and the need for healthy habits that improve Read more
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E28 False Rest vs. True Rest: How to Find Renewal That Actually Restores Your Soul
“”There’s a right way and a wrong way to rest… What does real rest actually look like?” “It’s a little bit of a journey to get to know ourselves and figure out what works and I believe that’s something that you that God will take you on … as a believer in Jesus like we Read more
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E27 5 Lies About Finding Joy: Discover What Really Makes You Happy—Without Guilt, Shame, or Pressure
“Joy starts with God… joy is pretty important to the walk of a follower of Jesus… But along with that, it doesn’t have to be religious. There’s so many other ways that we can have joy in our lives. “ “And so tangibly, what does joy look like? It’s not like we just walk around Read more
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E26 Stop Sabotaging Yourself With These Destructive Behaviors: How Avoidance and Escapism Are Ruining Your Life
“That was a huge ‘aha!’ moment for me…. I realized one common area of self-sabotage everybody deals with is this idea of avoiding, escaping, numbing their feelings because they don’t want to deal with them or they don’t know how to deal with them. And so what does that mean?.” “It’s temporary relief. You’re not Read more
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E25 Who Are You, Really? 5 Keys to Understanding the Fullness of Your Identity and Purpose
“You can’t thrive if you’re wandering aimlessly. Time to get grounded in who you were created to be…. Your future is bright. Find your place, own your spot. Be intentional.” “So be careful what we label big and small. It’s not about big and small. It’s about what is your spot and owning that spot Read more
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E24 Jesus Wept: A Conversation About How To Cope With Grief During Times of Sorrow And Loss
“I was making a lot of assumptions of maybe what was going on in their mind or their life, and maybe they’re just better at hiding how they really feel when they’re in the front of other people. We make a lot of assumptions of how other people are doing, how other people are handling Read more
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E23 Faith After Miscarriage, Part 2 with Rosalynn Lasley: Finding God in the Grief | Healing and Hope After Loss
“There were times where I was just angry that this was my story because I could never go back to who I was before I was Ruby’s mom. And I will never be who I was before I lost a baby.” “It was hard to get to that place where I was okay with it, Read more
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E22 Faith After Miscarriage: Finding God in the Grief with Rosalynn Lasley | Healing and Hope After Loss
“Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock [Rock of Ages]” Psalm 26:4 “Why am I not content with a life the way that it is? Why do I still have this strong desire for something more? Why can’t I just be thankful for what I have?” “And I remember Read more
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The Day I Failed: A Candid Look at Self-Sabotage in Everyday Life
“We have a tendency to show up with hidden agendas and wrong expectations … And that is not who I am. That is not who I like to be. That’s not how I like to show up.” “… all the shame and condemnation that was coming on me because I felt like I should have Read more