Struggle Well School
427 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsThe podcast that helps you love your actual life so you don’t need to run away from home. Join your friend Emily each week to practice thought work guaranteed to yield perspective shifts which will move you from struggling to struggling WELL.
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#27: Heartbreaking Haircuts and Laundry on the Lawn with Logan Wolfram
March 13, 2016 04:50 - 43 minutesLogan Wolfram would give you full access to her pantry if you lived next door. She is a plate-juggling mom and interior decorator turned writer, speaker, and host of the Allume Conference. She is a passionate leader who desires to see women live fully in Christ. We chat about: Her new book Curious Faith How she handled a surprising piece of mail Her brother's Chinese wedding How she is maintaining perspective in the face of a medical diagnosis
#26: Finishing your Race with Joy and Getting in People's Mess with Stephanie Holden
March 07, 2016 02:12 - 33 minutesThanks to the thunderstorm we ended up with a part two to this conversation! She had so many good things to say I just had to keep asking questions! What we chat about: her strategy to leave a tangible legacy for her daughters her most important ministry when you feel mad at God for messing up a good thing getting with God before getting on the internet
#25: In-laws, Contentment, and Parties that Matter with Stephanie Holden
February 29, 2016 03:51 - 39 minutesThere are a handful of people whose social media posts grab my attention every time. Stephanie "Honey" Holden is one of them. She is funny, encouraging, and really convicting all at once. I was selfishly looking forward to recording an interview because I knew I would learn a lot and I DID until a thunderstorm knocked my power out... It was great while it lasted though and we'll catch the rest of it next week. Enjoy the first part today!
#24: Nests, Super Capes and Manatees with Melody Joy
February 22, 2016 04:47 - 51 minutesmeet melody: Oh friends I have a treat for you today! I'm so pleased to share with you the spunky mom, artist, and small business owner Melody Joy! She is the artist behind Melody Joy Designs and you're going to love hearing her story! what we chat about: the importance of doing things that "don't compute" daily her super cape and how every woman needs one how homeschooling isn't for everyone discovering post-weaning depression the hard way shopmelodyjoy.com
#23: Robbery, Refugees, and the Best Library Ever with Jenny Mullins
February 15, 2016 04:23 - 38 minutesMy friend Jenny is a source of wisdom and encouragement to me personally. She has experience loving overseas which has given her a great deal of compassion for refugees and she has worked tirelessly with her daughter who has autism. Her gentle patient spirit is amazing to me and I know the only way to explain it is to look where she's looking: Jesus. We chat about unusual ways to engage with robbers, creating visual schedules for anxious kids, and gratefulness as an antidote to comparison...
#22: Supporting her Husband and the Importance of Foam with Jill Burrows
February 08, 2016 21:54 - 44 minutesI love Jill's story. She was a mom who (like all of us) wanted to take better pictures of her kids. She got a nice camera and made her husband PROMISE he wouldn't let her think she was now a professional photographer just because she had a nice camera. Well, a few months later, she took some photos of a friend's kids and it turned out she was pretty good at it! The other part of her story that I love is how God-directed it has been. I have had a tendency to want to force things (I've g...
#21: Miscarriage, Bravery, and Making Mom Friends with Kristin Lemus
February 01, 2016 03:45 - 49 minutesSo thankful to bring you some insight this week from my friend Kristin. She's a mom of 6 kids (plus 1 in heaven) who has learned the importance of facing lies head-on with a plan. She's passionate about helping moms be brave and seeing the importance of being the one to reach out to other moms instead of waiting for them to come to you. We talk about the journey through the grief of miscarriage, how to make new mom friends after you move, taking thoughts captive and how you'll hear the l...
#20: Hard-Core Perseverance from a Mom in the Middle with Candice Castillo
January 24, 2016 04:03 - 47 minutesThis girl. She's the spunky southern California artist behind HEart by CC. She is a wife and the mom of 3 boys too! She is a girl whose message of freedom and acceptance has been hard-won through many years of overcoming obstacles. You're gonna love this conversation! What we talk about: Trying to read your Bible when you're dyslexic, believing in your kids when no one else does, walking with kids with "unique needs," and what it's ok to be honestly disappointed in your current situatio...
#19: The Grief Room and the Anger Train with Katie Orr
January 12, 2016 04:21 - 42 minutesMy friend Katie Orr is a girl who is passionate about teaching people how to read and understand God's word. She recently wrote some Bible studies you need to hear about. They can take as little as 15 minutes to complete and are accessible even if you don't know a blessed thing about the Bible! The best part: she's graciously giving two copies away to Mom Struggling Well listeners! Follow @momstrugglingwell on Instagram for details! We talk about how she has grieved the loss of her broth...
#18: Adoption, Unicorns and Eating Your Own Teeth with Megan Burns
January 07, 2016 21:07 - 45 minutes(If THAT title doesn't make you need to know more, you're dead inside.) Megan Burns is a remarkable mom of 5 who is passionate about being an advocate for those who need one. Her goal is to show those in need that they are both known and loved. She is the owner of She Does Justice which is a shop that gives back a portion of their profit to a cause of YOUR choice. Her story has lots of unexpected twists and turns (like all of ours) and I'm excited to share it with you! What we chat abou...
#17: Donkeys, Murals, and Neighboring with Rachel Anne Ridge
January 03, 2016 20:51 - 46 minutesDo you have those people in your life who give off a calming presence and just being around them makes you feel like everything is going to work out in the end? My friend Rachel is like that. She is an artist who can also say has written a book about her stray donkey. Now not many people can say that. What we chat about: Her grown children and her perspective looking back An unexpected way she shows love to her husband A practical way in which they have been a neighbor to someone who ne...
#16: Food Struggles, Tattoos & New Boots with Eryn Hall
December 28, 2015 04:38 - 43 minutesMay I please introduce you to my darling friend Eryn? She's one of those gems who doesn't know how great she is. She's all about encouraging women to be more healthy both spiritually and physically. In this interview she shares with us a journey she hasn't talked about much; her nearly decade-long battle with anorexia. Listen, if you're like me and don't have an eating disorder, I bet you still have an issue (or seven) with food. Regardless, I know you'll get a lot out of this chat. I ...
Episode 15: Kathy Strong
December 20, 2015 01:45 - 39 minutesFor the mom who longs to see long-dead dreams resurrected... For the mom who is learning to replace lies about herself with Truth from God's word... For the mom who wants to run a half-marathon purely so she can eat more McDonalds... If any of these describe you, you're going to love my chat with my friend Kathy! Can't wait to share our conversation with you. Go ahead and share the show with your mom friends who would benefit from it. Let them know they are not alone in the struggle! ...
Episode 14: Victoria Wilson
December 13, 2015 23:51 - 43 minutesFor the mom who wants to mourn well with hurting friends... For the mom who isn't good at cooking and cleaning... For the mom who is afraid of wind chimes... Victoria and I had such a great time talking about all manner of things. She is a work at home mom who is into writing, being a doula and at this point, sneaking as much sleep in as possible as a mom of two very young kids. Hope you love the interview! Go ahead and share the show with your mom friends who would benefit from it. ...
Episode 13: Becki Campbell
December 07, 2015 03:32 - 47 minutesOne of the things that first drew me to Becki was the awesome pictures of her house that I kept seeing on Instagram. She has this funky, cozy, artistic house that makes you want to have a mug of tea and chat all day in. The NEXT (and way more important thing) that made me need to talk to this girl is the way she talks about grace and praying for her children. What we talk about: (We actually forgot to talk about this but you need to know about) Her small business How to wisely play to y...
Episode 12: Kristen Kill
November 30, 2015 05:06 - 53 minutesAll I can say is I'm so THANKFUL God made such a wide variety of people. If we were all the same we'd all be bored to tears. My friend Kristen Kill is a breath of fresh air to me for a variety of reasons one of which is that we are so different. She has a freedom and grace about her and I could only dream of. I could talk to her all day long and learn completely new ways of doing things. The OTHER reason she's so special to me is her deep understanding of truth and God's character. She...
Episode 11: Corinne Shark
November 27, 2015 13:44 - 53 minutesSome topics in life are just difficult to talk about. I would say human trafficking is definitely one of them. It is an issue that is dear to my heart but in all the conversations and sermons I've heard on the topic, I haven't heard someone speak with as much hope and compassion as Corinne. The other amazing piece of this puzzle is the extraordinary way God has prepared their family to go. They have been having unreal experiences with people in their own town all related to the same top...
Episode 10: Brooke Nungesser
November 23, 2015 05:58 - 46 minutesHey friends! Today I am happy to bring you the story of my friend Brooke! She and her husband live in Poland and work to rescue the forgotten populations of society. What I love about her story is that she wasn't that excited to get involved with it at first. Sometimes we think people who do amazing things are different than us in that theyalways like serving others. Her story is proof that God can use us even if we aren't 100% excited at first. What we discuss: how one cup of tea tu...
Episode 9: Amanda White
November 15, 2015 21:32 - 48 minutesIn this episode we talk about how to use your interests as a bridge for discussing spiritual topics with your kids. We also talk about how sometimes in 2015 it can still be impossible to obtain the internet even when living in a very populated location. The reason I needed to share Amanda with you NOW is because of her wonderful Christmas ebook that takes you through how to share the Christmas story with your kids in a way they will love. I am not a big fan of all the crafts and all the...
Episode 8: Kris Camealy
November 07, 2015 20:16 - 42 minutesEpisode 8 here and I'm talking with my friend Kris Camealy. She is a wife, mother of 4, a writer, speaker and the founder of Grace Table. In other words, she's got a lot going on! In this interview we chat about the struggle against transferring our fears onto our kids how God intervened in Kris' life through an elementary school teacher how she cultivates a daily habit of listening to God Please share the struggle! Find me on instagram, twitter and facebook so we can chat about YOUR th...
Episode 7: Kat Lee
November 01, 2015 22:13 - 46 minutesIf you listen to podcasts, you know who Kat Lee is. She is a mom who is passionate about motherhood and encouraging other moms. She has made it her business to build a wealth of resources to equip moms like you to do this huge job well. The goal is an impressive eulogy over an impressive resume. Focus on what matters forever. In this episode we chat about: how to be a "jello wall" for your kids emotions sanity pointers from a road trip expert how personality tests can improve your parent...
Episode 6: Crystal Stine
October 23, 2015 23:48 - 43 minutesCrystal is a coffee-loving, word girl who is big on helping women find community. She is passionate about encouraging and equipping women to enjoy their current season and chase what brings them joy. Most recently, she's been on a fitness journey that is changing her mothering. Can't wait for you to hear our chat! In this episode we discuss the painful effects of hurtful relationships, the importance of engaging in community despite past hurts, and how Crystal stopped being a 'sideline m...
Episode 5: Joanna Ivey
October 15, 2015 21:42 - 1 hourPlease allow me to introduce you to my friend Joanna. There are SO many reasons I needed you to meet this girl. First, her "little skill of sewing" as she calls it, is not little. It is actually making a huge impact in her town and around the world. Second, she has overcome some poor choices in her own life (we all make them!) and has witnessed first hand God's amazing promise to work all things out for good. You wouldn't believe the story if I told you so you might as well hear it from h...
Episode 4: Sarah Peters
October 09, 2015 20:41 - 40 minutesToday's guest is my friend Sarah of Sariko Designs. She is a creative girl with lots of initiative. She started an Etsy shop to raise funds in order to adopt two kids from the foster care system. She kinds makes the rest of us look like slackers. I like to think I have played a part in her success (I didn't) because I have quite the collection of her signs around my house. And I give them as gifts. I basically have a sign buying problem. This is precisely why Sarah likes me and agre...
Episode 3: Lara Williams
October 02, 2015 22:03 - 47 minutesI just had to share my sweet friend, Lara Williams with you all. She is a wife, a mom, an author and a speaker. What I love about her is that she does all of these things with grace and humility. She will be the first to tell you that she messes up all the time which allows the rest of us to exhale and know we're in good company. Share the Struggle! Please find me on instagram, twitter or facebook so we can chat about YOUR thoughts on this episode! Also, please take 3 seconds and help anot...
Episode 2: Cari Trotter
October 02, 2015 14:26 - 1 hourThis girl right here: she's a joy! I can see why she was a cheerleader in high school because every time I finish talking to her I'm pretty sure I can do anything. {Emily, Emily, she's our man, if she can't do it , no one can.} In this episode we talk about everything from encouraging your neighbors and discipleship to the importance of the therapeutic Slurpee and the Fall issue of Southern Living. Share the Struggle! Please find me on instagram, twitter and facebook so we can chat about ...
Episode 1: Breena Holt
October 02, 2015 14:01 - 38 minutesWarning: You will probably feel some feelings here. This podcast covers a topic we as moms would rather just not think about- the loss of a child. Wait though! Before you decide to move on to watching I Love Lucy re-runs, I assure you this story is worth a listen! My friend Bree walked through the valley but she has a story of hope you NEED to hear. Please find me on instagram, twitter and facebook so we can chat about YOUR thoughts on this episode! Also, please take 3 seconds and help ...