Girl On A Hill
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsStop Hiding. Start Shining. Be the woman you were created to be. Matt. 5:14-16
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GOAH 54: Welcome to Season 2!!!
June 15, 2022 08:04 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWelcome to Season 2! In today’s episode, we spend some time getting to know the girls on the hill a bit better as we play Rapid Fire. We also share some podcast facts, our favorite episodes, and our biggest aha moments from the first season. We’re getting real, sharing some laughs, and celebrating our first season.
GOAH 53: Spring Cleaning Finale - Renewing Our Minds
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAs we bring the Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series to an end, I take a look at the second half of the topics we covered - the issues of the mind. In today’s episode I really dig into how our thought life changes everything - and how if we want to change anything in our life, we have to change our thoughts. I talk about renewing our minds, evaluating our thoughts, and stopping that mental spiral dead in its tracks. We get to choose. Let’s clear out these six negative thought pattern...
GOAH 52: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 12: Criticism
June 01, 2022 08:19 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOur Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series is wrapping up as we dig into the topic of criticism. We talk about what a critical person looks and sounds like - and how to recognize this unhealthy trait in ourselves. We talk about some of the root causes of a critical spirit, how to deal with the critical people in our lives, and most importantly - how to change. We’re getting real, sharing our own struggles, and climbing up that hill with you.
GOAH 51 - Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 11: False Beliefs
May 25, 2022 22:59 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe’re beginning to wrap up our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series by taking a look at false beliefs. We talk about core beliefs, how they develop, and how they shape not only our mindset and choices - but the direction of our lives. We wrap it up by discussing how to identify our false beliefs, get to the root of their origin, and replace them with the truth.
GOAH 50 - All About Parenting
May 18, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBToday’s episode is all about parenting. My husband David and I share the big ideas we've used to guide our kids and the decisions we've made for our family and share some of the best parenting ideas, thoughts, and analogies that have been shared with us over the years. We wrap it up by talking about common parenting pitfalls that we've definitely made. We're not perfect parents (because that's not a thing) but we're committed to learning and doing the best we can for our kids - just like I k...
GOAH 49: Mother's Day Special
May 11, 2022 08:23 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWe’re taking a break from our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series to encourage moms. In today’s episode, I’m getting real - real about your worth, real about the struggles of motherhood (this gig is hard!), and real about what changed the game for me personally. We’re talking about breaking the approval cycle, the courage to be authentic, unrealistic expectations, and that phrase that plagues far too many of us - not enough. There’s truth in today’s episode for every woman - but mom...
GOAH 48: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 10: Overthinking
May 04, 2022 08:14 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWe continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series by talking about over-thinking. We poke some fun at what it looks like, but get serious as we dig into why we do it, what it feels like, its link to control, and how it hurts us and our relationships. We wrap it up by sharing hope for taking action (we can beat this!) and talk about flipping the script on over-thinking.
GOAH 47: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart And Mind, Part 9 - Shame
April 27, 2022 20:03 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn today’s episode, we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by digging into the topic of shame. It’s a tough topic to tackle - but a problem that overwhelms so many of our hearts and minds, causing us to believe the lie that we’re not enough. We talk about where shame comes from, what it feels like, what it hurts and steals, and how to begin to heal.
GOAH 46: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart And Mind, Part 8: Negativity
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWe're continuing our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by talking about negativity. Today we're really digging into negativity as we share some common negativity patterns, discuss negativity bias in the brain, and we wrap it up by sharing some practical application for freeing ourselves of the burden of negative words and thoughts. This is a battle we can win ladies.
GOAH 45: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart And Mind, Part 7: Worry
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn Today's episode we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by talking about worry. For most of us, worry isn't just a part of our reality, it's our default setting. And it shouldn't be. We talk about the way worry impacts not only our physical health but our emotional health. We talk about its link to control, faith, and wrap it up by sharing some practical ways we can remove from that center spot of our life.
GOAH 44: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 6: Unresolved Pain
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn today’s episode, I break down what it means to tackle spring cleaning of the heart and mind. I talk about the damage pretending to be fine when you’re not causes, feeling our feelings vs stuffing them, and how unprocessed pain limits us and prevents us from healing. If we want to rid ourselves of these negative thoughts and behaviors, we have to feel, and we have to heal.
GOAH 43: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 5: Unforgiveness
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs we continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series, we're finally digging into unforgiveness. It's messy and challenging. It feels unfair and too hard. But if we want to heal and move forward in freedom, we have to let go. It's a difficult process, but a choice we need to make if we want to heal our hearts.
GOAH 42: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 4: Comparison
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn today’s episode, I’m continuing to sweep out the dark places of our hearts and minds by talking about comparison. Not only does it steal our moments and shatter our security, but it distorts our vision and thinking. When we compare, we see and think about other women incorrectly - and maybe even more importantly, forget who WE are and who we were made to be. It’s time to stop comparing and own who God made us to be ladies.
GOAH 41: Rage
March 16, 2022 06:54 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today’s episode, we continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series by digging into the topic of rage. It’s ugly and messy and something far too many of us would like to keep pretending isn’t a struggle. But it’s time to confront our rage, figure out why it’s there, and work to resolve our anger and minor frustrations before they erupt. We’re talking self-control, truth, and facing our hurts.
GOAH 41: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 3: Rage
March 16, 2022 06:54 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn today’s episode, we continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series by digging into the topic of rage. It’s ugly and messy and something far too many of us would like to keep pretending isn’t a struggle. But it’s time to confront our rage, figure out why it’s there, and work to resolve our anger and minor frustrations before they erupt. We’re talking self-control, truth, and facing our hurts.
GOAH 40: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 2: Gossip
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn today’s episode, we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by digging into the topic of gossip. We talk about what it is, why we do it, and how destructive it really is. We wrap it up by talking about how we can make the change and decide to start lifting others up.
GOAH 39: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart, Part 1: Insecurity
March 02, 2022 17:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn today's episode, Sydney and I kick off our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and mind series by talking about insecurity. We talk about what it is, how it starts, what makes us feel insecure, and how insecurity can manifest. We wrap it up by talking about insecurity hurts us by causing us to miss out on things, and finally, how we can fix it. It's a hard one, it's a deep one, but we need it.
GOAH 39: Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind, Part 1: Insecurity
March 02, 2022 17:46 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn today's episode, Sydney and I kick off our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and mind series by talking about insecurity. We talk about what it is, how it starts, what makes us feel insecure, and how insecurity can manifest. We wrap it up by talking about insecurity hurts us by causing us to miss out on things, and finally, how we can fix it. It's a hard one, it's a deep one, but we need it.
GOAH 38: Habits
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn today’s podcast, we wrap up our fresh start series by talking about habits. We dig into habit loops, routines and rewards, and how to over-ride our mental ruts. We wrap it up by discussing how to go about replacing our bad habits. We’re sharing strategies, stories, truth, and a big dose of encouragement today. We’re developing our grit, changing our mental soundtrack, and starting to believe in our own possibility.
GOAH 37: Healthy Relationship Habits
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband David as we break down 5 habits of healthy relationships - habits designed to not only help your relationship last - but thrive. We break down the importance of shared interests and respecting who our partner is, discuss how we must refuse to speak negatively about our spouse in public, and share how we sometimes burden our spouse by expecting them to meet our every need. We also talk about where our kids fit in. We’re sharing our insights, strugg...
GOAH 36: Learn Something New
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today’s episode, we talk about our desire to learn and try new things - and all the ways we talk ourselves out of it. We break down the lies and barriers that keep us from taking the leap, share our own struggles, and talk about what it is we want to try. We wrap it up by talking about the importance of becoming a lifelong learner - people who delight in growth, accept and adapt to change, and dare to leave their comfort zone.
GOAH 35: Living Present
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe present is where so many of us long to live, but all too often, we find ourselves in a hurry to leave it. Whether we’re in pursuit of the “next” or stuck replaying the past in our head, it’s so easy to mentally and emotionally be anywhere but where we actually are. In this episode, we share some of the most common traps to living present and our fervent desire to not only live in, but delight in the present.
GOAH 34: Optimism
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn today’s episode, we break down optimism - and discover, it’s more than happy thoughts. Yes, optimists look for the good, but they also view and respond to their setbacks differently. My husband David and daughter Hannah join me as we discuss the importance of our mental focus, our ability to change the way we think, and when it’s tougher to be optimistic.
GOAH 33: Delight
January 20, 2022 01:39 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn today's podcast, we talk about delight - the practice of intentionally shifting our focus to noticing and reveling in life's small (but wonderful!) things. It's a practice that's changing my life - and I suspect it can change yours too. Delight not only helps us recognize and appreciate the good but rewires our brain, turning all of those little moments life is made of into enough.
GOAH 32: Prayer
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBToday’s Girl on the Hill is an open and honest conversation about prayer. It’s wonderful - but can feel confusing and complicated, and we wanted to share our own prayer journeys with you. I share my incredible prayer story we’ve been teasing for a while and we talk about how prayer opens our eyes to good and to God. But we also get real about our own prayer struggles, sharing some of the things that have held us back.
GOAH 31: Procrastination
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn today’s episode, we talk about procrastination -which ironically enough, was a topic we kept putting off recording. Krystal and I share our extreme procrastination and anti-procrastination stories and talk about how both ends of the procrastination spectrum are two sides of the same coin. We discuss the consequences, share some tips for conquering the urge to procrastinate, and dive into the science that suggests there’s a lot more to procrastinating than laziness or poor time management....
GOAH, 030: Who Do You Want To Be In 2022?
December 29, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIt’s the time of year when many of us reflect on who we are and who we want to be in the coming year. In today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband David as we talk about starting fresh, setting goals, and why some may feel resistant to making changes. We share what’s worked for us, get giddy about new beginnings, and trust me - you won’t want to miss our epic “word of the year” story. We’re closing out 2021 with you today. Thanks for being here.
GOAH 029: A Very Merry Imperfect Christmas: Finding Holiday Joy in the Ordinary
December 22, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSeveral weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a women’s event at the church I grew up in, and today I’m sharing the audio from that event with you. In my talk, I shared about 5 common thieves of joy - things that distract us from the beauty of our reality, steal our focus, and keep us in a mental and emotional spiral. These things can hit us any time, but let’s be honest - Christmas can be a little extra. So I invite you to listen as I share my struggles, my heart, and my hope for you this Ch...
GOAH, 028: Burnout
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHaving gone through the past two years, we all know what it's like to be tired, emotional, and stressed. But some of us find ourselves in a state of burnout - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually exhausted and over-extended. Today on the hill, we're getting real about burnout - what it is, how we end up there, and how we can get out. (Because we can!)
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 027
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about loving difficult people. If we're being honest, we all have people in our life that are harder for us to tolerate - let alone love. We're learning to work our empathy muscles and see the difficult people in our lives as people to love, rather than problems we wish would go away. We're also admitting that difficult people shine a light on our own hearts - exposing all of the negative emotions, attitudes, and responses we've hidden away. We're sharing so...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 27: Loving Difficult People
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about loving difficult people. If we're being honest, we all have people in our life that are harder for us to tolerate - let alone love. We're learning to work our empathy muscles and see the difficult people in our lives as people to love, rather than problems we wish would go away. We're also admitting that difficult people shine a light on our own hearts - exposing all of the negative emotions, attitudes, and responses we've hidden away. We're sharing so...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 026: Holiday Stress
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Christmas season is full of joy and holiday experiences - but for many of us, it can also be full of depression, anxiety, and stress. Christmas can be magical - but it can also be complicated, and whether you love it or dread it, the season tends to add a lot to your plate. So today, we're sharing a few ways to reduce holiday stress so you can actually ENJOY this special time of year. Here's to a low-stress Christmas season. Thanks for being here.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 025: Gratitude
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWe talk a lot about thankfulness in November, but do we actually live like we're grateful? In today's episode, we talk about the benefits of gratitude and the joy that comes from taking the time to notice life's small blessings. We also break down some of the mental barriers that prevent gratitude and acknowledge the power our thoughts and outlook have on the quality of our life. This week it's about recognizing life's ordinary delights and letting those daily acknowledgments snowball into a...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 024: Complaint
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBI won't lie. Today's episode was hard to record and difficult to digest - because honestly, complaining has become such a big part of how we communicate. Complaining has become so normalized, that most of us don't even recognize when we're doing it. It may feel satisfying in the moment, but ultimately, complaining doesn't change our situation - it only changes us. (And not for the better.) Changing complaining culture starts with us. It's time to examine our conversations and exchange our ve...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, 023: The Introvert Show
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIt's here! It's the long-awaited Introvert Show! Whether you're an introvert who longs to be seen and understood (you know, without having to leave your house) or an extrovert who wants to better understand their introverted loved ones, today's show is for you. The introverts on the hill share some of the common misconceptions about introverts, as well as some of the things we love and some of the things we could do without. We are here to encourage you and make sure you know that introversi...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 022: Relationship Pitfalls
November 03, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn today's episode, I'm joined by my husband David, as we break down some common relationship pitfalls. I share how the high expectations I put on myself sometimes create a more stressful home environment. David shatters the myth that men can read minds and shares his intentionality behind offering the "fix" or the "solution" when I'm upset. We wrap up by talking about our mutual needs to unwind and recharge so that we're able to give the best of ourselves. Today is all about giving grace, a...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, 021: Struggle
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFeeling like you're on a cross-country road trip on the struggle bus? You're not alone. In today's episode, we get crazy real about being real! (And by real, I mean someone who sometimes handles stress poorly, isn't always happy, and yes - even sometimes doubts their faith.) In today's episode, we talk about breaking down, spiraling mentally, blaming God, and covering up our pain. We're messy, broken, and not always ok. And that's ok. This one is deep, raw, brutally honest, and maybe exactly...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 20: Peace Out Comfort Zone
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBGiven the choice, we'd almost always choose something comfortable over something hard. But, when we cling to our comfort zone, we miss out on everything that strengthens us, teaches us, and helps us grow. Today, we're talking about kissing our comfort zones goodbye. We talk about making changes, finding out what we're made of, and pushing past excuses. And, as a special treat, Krystal shares a story about recently getting out of her comfort zone to accomplish a lifelong goal.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 019: We Forgot About Fun
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBLet's be honest. We're great at stress. Great at over-working. Even better at burn-out. But fun? We've forgotten about fun - and make all kinds of excuses about why we can't have it. In today's episode we talk about the barriers that keep us from having fun, common misconceptions about fun, and the three key components of true fun. We were not made to trudge through life - we were made to enjoy it!
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 18: Anger
October 06, 2021 16:22 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBYou don't have to look very hard these days to find someone who's angry. Anger is everywhere and we're becoming quicker to fly off the handle for increasingly smaller issues. So today, we're tackling the topic of anger. We examine our triggers and get honest about our need to heal old wounds. We discuss how anger affects not only our relationships - but ourselves. Anger is a takeover emotion, a boomerang, and an emotional check engine light. Let's dig in, get to the root, and heal - so we ca...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 17: Lists And So Much More
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday's podcast is about lists - but honestly, it's about so much more. In this episode, we chat about our tendency to tie our worth to how much we get done, smart goal-setting, and yes, we circle back to control and comparison - because those issues can be unrelenting. We share our tips, our struggles, and some laughs too. It's a pros and cons list about lists today on the hill.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 16: Ode To Fall
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBreak out your bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, because today, the girls on the hill are celebrating all things fall! In this light-hearted episode, we chat about our favorite fall foods, drinks, and activities. We're ready for soups, sweaters, and trips to the pumpkin patch! So pour yourself a glass of hot cider or pick up a pumpkin spice latte, kick back, and help us welcome this beautiful season! Happy fall everybody.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 15: Disappointment
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWe all know what it's like to be disappointed. In today's episode, we talk about that sometimes difficult leap we make between what we'd hoped for and what we got. We discuss our expectations, control, and the joy that's possible when we let go of what we thought would be and accept what is.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 14: Boundaries
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn today’s episode, we dig into the topic of boundaries. We discuss why we struggle to say no, how boundaries affect balance, and why we must set boundaries if we want to avoid resentment and soul burn-out. It's time to have the conversations, draw the limits, and protect what we value most.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 13: Anxiety
September 01, 2021 05:43 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn today's episode, Rachel and I have a very honest and raw conversation about our own battles with anxiety. We share a few of our coping strategies and some tips for getting through the spirals. We talk about triggers, control, and being mindful of our input. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there is hope, and we're walking up the hill with you.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 12: Walk In Confidence
August 25, 2021 19:27 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by my teenage daughter Hannah as we talk about confidence. We talk about the negative soundtrack in our head, how comparison gets in the way, and our problematic tendency to shrink and hide – when really, we were made to SHINE. It’s time to own who we are and start believing we’re enough.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 11: Myths We Believe About Other Women
August 18, 2021 15:30 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWhether we do it consciously or not, we all tend to believe a few myths about other women. We feel alone in our humanity and think we're the only one who isn't living up to our crazy standards. So today, we're debunking three common myths: the myth that everyone else's house is always clean, the myth that everyone else is always perfectly put together, and the myth that everyone else is always out having a great time. (They're not! They're all normal - just like you!) And while we're chattin...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 10: Rest
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn today's episode, I'm joined by my husband to talk about something most of us tend to struggle with - finding rest. It sounds silly, but for many of us, the idea of slowing down and taking a breath is a struggle. We talk about what rest is and what it isn't. David and I dig into some of the "whys" behind our resistance to rest, chat about our own experiences, and discuss David's acronym for a solid resting plan.
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 009: Time
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWilliam Penn said it the best, "Time is what we want most, and use worst." In today's episode we examine some of the "whys" behind our wasted time. We dig into how binge watching and endless scrolling are often used to prevent us from facing difficult feelings and situations. We examine how we can over-priortize good things, talk about why we hurry, and contemplate the reasons behind constantly being late or early. We wrap up by touching on a few sneaky time-wasters: over-thinking and dwelli...
Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 008: Money
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn today's episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law to talk about money. We talk about the power of small victories, the importance of budgeting for fun and play, and the role gratitude and contentment play in our attitude and approach to our finances. We talk about the need to teach our children about money management, the problems both super-spenders and misers have with money, how priorities tend to change when we do, and how feelings of scarcity can cause us to act out in different ways...