Rise Up and Shine Podcast
215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTwo Christian moms in different stages of life – stay at home Ashley with young children and Claudine in midlife with an empty nest. Together, we talk about the struggles we all face as women including overwhelm, mom guilt, frustrations in parenting and marriage, building confidence and managing our minds and emotions. We have overcome depression and anxiety and have found success in creating peace filled and joy filled lives. From chaos to coaches, we have embarked on a journey to share all we've learned with you. With real, raw, and faith-filled conversations we bring hope, insight and weekly tips so, you too, can rise up and let your light shine bright.
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93. How To Manage Daily Stress
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBStress. That dreaded word that we can all relate to. Sometimes we feel we have too much stress in our lives to even know what to do with. We can become irritated, overwhelmed and burned out. Definitely not enjoying life or feeling our best. In today's episode, we share tips on how to minimize and manage the day to day stress in your life so you can rise up from under the pressure and live your best and be your best! Please check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
Ep. 93 How To Manage Daily Stress
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBStress. That dreaded word that we can all relate to. Sometimes we feel we have too much stress in our lives to even know what to do with. We can become irritated, overwhelmed and burned out. Definitely not enjoying life or feeling our best. In today's episode, we share tips on how to minimize and manage the day to day stress in your life so you can rise up from under the pressure and live your best and be your best! Please check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
92. Bringing The Fun Back into Your Life
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs ladies, we can become so consumed with the never ending responsibilities and ever growing lists of to-dos to a point we become all business and no play. Having fun has been proven over and over again to increase overall happiness and even your health! In today's episode, we share some personal stories of our own and ways you too can bring more fun back into your life. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
Bringing The Fun Back
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs ladies, we can become so consumed with the never ending responsibilities and ever growing lists of to-dos to a point we become all business and no play. Having fun has been proven over and over again to increase overall happiness and even your health! In today's episode, we share some personal stories of our own and ways you too can bring more fun back into your life. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
Ep. 92 Bringing The Fun Back into Your Life
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAs ladies, we can become so consumed with the never ending responsibilities and ever growing lists of to-dos to a point we become all business and no play. Having fun has been proven over and over again to increase overall happiness and even your health! In today's episode, we share some personal stories of our own and ways you too can bring more fun back into your life. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
91. Overcoming Shame
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBShame. We have all felt it at one point or another. It's that single emotion that can cause such devastation in our lives by making us believe the painful narrative in our own minds. And that is why it can be difficult to overcome. But very much possible! In today's episode, you'll get tips on how to overcome that painful feeling of shame so you can rise up and shine your best self. Full of confidence!
Ep. 91 Overcoming Shame
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBShame. We have all felt it at one point or another. It's that single emotion that can cause such devastation in our lives by making us believe the painful narrative in our own minds. And that is why it can be difficult to overcome. But very much possible! In today's episode, you'll get tips on how to overcome that painful feeling of shame so you can rise up and shine your best self. Full of confidence!
Overcoming Shame
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBShame. We have all felt it at one point or another. It's that single emotion that can cause such devastation in our lives by making us believe the painful narrative in our own minds. And that is why it can be difficult to overcome. But very much possible! In today's episode, you'll get tips on how to overcome that painful feeling of shame so you can rise up and shine your best self. Full of confidence!
From Scarcity To Abundance
August 18, 2021 19:00Have you ever thought there isn't enough time in the day or money in the world? Chances are you wrestle with a scarcity mindset. Truth is, most of us do. In today's episode, we tackle the scarcity mindset and offer practical methods you can take to think, feel and live more abundantly. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.
From Scarcity To Abundance
August 18, 2021 19:00Have you ever thought there isn't enough time in the day or money in the world? Chances are you wrestle with a scarcity mindset. Truth is, most of us do. In today's episode, we tackle the scarcity mindset and offer practical methods you can take to think, feel and live more abundantly. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.
Ep. 90 From Scarcity To Abundance
August 18, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBHave you ever thought there isn't enough time in the day or money in the world? Chances are you wrestle with a scarcity mindset. Truth is, most of us do. In today's episode, we tackle the scarcity mindset and offer practical methods you can take to think, feel and live more abundantly. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.
90. From Scarcity To Abundance
August 18, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 32.6 MBHave you ever thought there isn't enough time in the day or money in the world? Chances are you wrestle with a scarcity mindset. Truth is, most of us do. In today's episode, we tackle the scarcity mindset and offer practical methods you can take to think, feel and live more abundantly. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.
Ep. 89 How To Have Healthy Communication In A Marriage
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 25.9 MBCommunication in marriage is a continual learning curve. We know this very well. In today's episode, we share our personal successes and failures in communicating with our spouses and certain practicals we have learned and researched that you can implement today to strive for smoother communication in your own marriage. Don't forget to subscribe, share, leave a review and check us out over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
How To Have Healthy Communication In A Marriage
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 25.9 MBCommunication in marriage is a continual learning curve. We know this very well. In today's episode, we share our personal successes and failures in communicating with our spouses and certain practicals we have learned and researched that you can implement today to strive for smoother communication in your own marriage. Don't forget to subscribe, share, leave a review and check us out over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Ep. 89 Communication Tips for Marriage
August 11, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 25.9 MBCommunication in marriage is a continual learning curve. Today, we share our personal successes and failures in communicating with our spouses and key tips that you can implement today to strive for smoother communication in your own marriage. Don't forget to subscribe, share, leave a review and check us out over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Ep. 88 Entitlement
August 04, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBEntitlement is one of those characteristics that we can see in someone that isn't the most attractive, right? Someone who thinks others "owe" them something. Sometimes that entitlement feeling can even creep into our own hearts if we aren't careful. In today's episode, we talk about what entitlement might look like and things you can do to keep a heart of gratitude or keep boundaries in a relationship where entitlement might be involved. Check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos....
Entitlement
August 04, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBEntitlement is one of those characteristics that we can see in someone that isn't the most attractive, right? Someone who thinks others "owe" them something. Sometimes that entitlement feeling can even creep into our own hearts if we aren't careful. In today's episode, we talk about what entitlement might look like and things you can do to keep a heart of gratitude or keep boundaries in a relationship where entitlement might be involved. Check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos....
Ep. 87 How To Be More Patient
July 28, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 18.1 MB"Patience is a virtue", they say. Easier said than done, right? When we have unmet expectations or things aren't happening on our timeline we can be frustrated, angry, discouraged and maybe even give up. We have been there! In today's episode, we share practical steps you can take that will help you decrease the frustration and stress you may be experiencing and find yourself becoming more patient and confident in the waiting! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. M...
How To Be More Patient
July 28, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 18.1 MB"Patience is a virtue", they say. Easier said than done, right? When we have unmet expectations or things aren't happening on our timeline we can be frustrated, angry, discouraged and maybe even give up. We have been there! In today's episode, we share practical steps you can take that will help you decrease the frustration you may be experiencing and find yourself becoming more patient and trusting in the process! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. claudinesween...
Emotional Regulation
July 21, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHow do I regulate or manage my emotions? This is a very common question yet oftentimes we don't believe we actually can. The truth is we CAN be more in control of our emotions. That's right! And it starts in our thoughts. In todays episode, we share tips on how to better manage your emotions so you can be more in control of your life and your relationships rather than living on autopilot. Emotional regulation is the practical step towards emotional resiliency. Don't forget to subscribe, shar...
Ep. 86 Emotional Regulation
July 21, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBHow do I regulate or manage my emotions? This is a very common question yet oftentimes we don't believe we actually can. The truth is we CAN be more in control of our emotions. That's right! And it starts in our thoughts. In todays episode, we share tips on how to better manage your emotions so you can be more in control of your life and your relationships rather than living on autopilot. Emotional regulation is the practical step towards emotional resiliency. Don't forget to subscribe, shar...
What To Do About Nervousness
July 14, 2021 16:46 - 26 minutes - 23 MBNervousness is one of those uncomfortable emotions that flow through our body quite often. Although nervousness and anxiety feel very similar, nervousness is quicker to move on. In today's episode, we talk about the distinction between nerves and anxiety and what you can do to minimize the stress nervousness has on you so you can feel confident and not shy away from doing amazing things! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. claudinesweeney.com mindoverchaos.com
Ep. 85 Help! I'm Nervous!
July 14, 2021 16:46 - 26 minutes - 23 MBNervousness is one of those uncomfortable emotions that flow through our body quite often. Although nervousness and anxiety feel very similar, nervousness is quicker to move on. In today's episode, we talk about the distinction between nerves and anxiety and what you can do to minimize the stress nervousness has on you so you can feel confident and not shy away from doing amazing things! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. More resources at claudinesweeney.com min...
Ep. 84 Stress-free Vacationing Tips
July 07, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBTraveling isn't always easy and can cause quite a bit of stress and frustration. Especially when traveling with kids. In today's episode, we share tips you can take for making your vacation feel more like a vacation with minimal chaos and more enjoyment! Don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchao.com for more resources.
Stress-free Vacationing Tips
July 07, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBTraveling isn't always easy and can cause quite a bit of stress and frustration. Especially when traveling with family. In today's episode, we share tips you can take for making your vacation feel more like a vacation with minimal chaos and more enjoyment! Don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchao.com for more resources.
Ep. 83 How to Disagree While Keeping the Peace
June 30, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBWe have all been given free will and free agency. We all think, feel and believe differently so no doubt we will disagree with people in our lives. However, oftentimes a disagreement can quickly turn into conflict. In today's episode, we offer practical tips for disagreeing without being disagreeable all while keeping a mutual respect and peace in your relationships. Please don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
How To Disagree While Keeping The Peace
June 30, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBWe have all been given free will and free agency. We all think, feel and believe differently so no doubt we will disagree with people in our lives. However, oftentimes a disagreement can quickly turn into conflict. In today's episode, we offer practical tips for disagreeing without being disagreeable all while keeping a mutual respect and peace in your relationships. Please don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Ep. 82 Identity
June 24, 2021 02:02 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBThroughout our life the identity of who we truly are can become clouded and covered by all the pain and influence we experienced. In today's episode, we share our own personal stories as we struggled with our identity and share practical ways you can uncover and live out who God created you to be. Don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend. Check us out over at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
Identity
June 24, 2021 02:02 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBThroughout our life the identity of who we truly are can become clouded and covered by all the pain and influence we experienced. In today's episode, we share our own personal stories as we struggled with our identity and share practical ways you can uncover and live out who God created you to be. Don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend. Check us out over at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.
Singlehood and Perspective
June 16, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.3 MBToday we have a very special guest, Quinta Davenport, who is a dear friend and a licensed MFT. You'll get to listen in on Claudine and Quinta's conversation about perspective and living the single life. Please make sure you subscribe if you haven't already so you never miss an episode. And check us out over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Liking Oneself
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 32.3 MBWe can spend so much time criticizing ourselves that it's near impossible to even like ourselves. In today's episode we talk about why this happens, how this happens and simple steps you can take so you can learn to like yourself once again! Please don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
This Is For The Empaths
June 02, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBThere are so many wonderful things about empaths that make us amazing friends, listeners and helpers. But, it can also cause us to be overcome with emotion that it takes a toll on our own well-being. In today's episode, we talk about ways you can give the gift of empathy while still maintaining healthy boundaries and limit the burden of emotion you take on so you can show up for those you love the way you really want to. Please don't forget to subscribe, share and check us out at claudineswe...
Breaking Free From Codependency
May 26, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MBHave you ever felt like you wanted to make everybody's life easier? Free from pain or even just negative emotion? All at the expense of your own well-being? Well, you may be experiencing codependency. In today's episode, we share our own stories as well as practical advice to help you live a more balanced life. Being able to serve others out of love rather than fear and still show up for yourself too! Don't forget to subscribe, share and visit us at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com ...
Making Dreams Happen
May 19, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBIt was so much easier to dream when we were children. Somewhere along the way we lost the desire to dream or we lost the belief our dreams can actually come true. Dreams are not just something we wait for. There needs to be action on our part to make it happen. In today's episode, we talk about things you can do in partnership with God to turn your dreams into a reality. Free resource on our websites at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
The Gift of Anger
May 12, 2021 19:39 - 41 minutes - 30.6 MBWe all get angry. At least to varying degrees. We can think of anger as being a "bad" emotion but in actuality there is something anger is trying to tell us. In today's episode, we talk about the gift anger brings to help us be the best version of ourselves. Don't be too quick to react or dismiss your anger. Listen to it. Don't forget to subscribe and share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
How To Stop Overthinking
May 05, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBOverthinking can keep us stuck in practically every situation. It can leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, depressed, confused, unhappy. You name it. In today's episode we discuss key actions you can take in order to limit overthinking and feel confident in any choice you make. Please make sure you subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Ep. 75 How To Stop Overthinking
May 05, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBOverthinking can keep us stuck in practically every situation. It can leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, depressed, confused, unhappy. You name it. In today's episode we discuss key actions you can take in order to limit overthinking and feel confident in any choice you make. Please make sure you subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
How To Find More Rest and Restoration
April 28, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen you feel the need to rest do you feel truly restored afterwards? Many times when we rest we end up feeling exactly the same as we did before. Stressed, fatigued, overwhelmed. In this episode, we share specific things you can do to finally find restorative rest so you can experience more peace and energy in your day. Please make sure to subscribe, share with a friend, and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
How To Live With Intention
April 21, 2021 21:44 - 23 minutes - 15 MBAre you often exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated? Chances are you may be functioning on autopilot. What if you decided to live with more intention in your life? Like in your relationships, your parenting, your career, your health or even your day to day? You actually have more power to create what you desire in those areas than you might imagine. Today we talk about practical ways to live with more intention so you can take back your life! Please subscribe, share with a friend and check us...
Facing Big Life Changes
April 14, 2021 21:18 - 28 minutes - 17.1 MBFacing change can be scary and uncomfortable. Many times we default to our coping defenses in order to avoid feeling the uncomfortable feelings or we try to avoid change altogether. In today's episode, we share tips that will help you navigate through when you face big changes that life brings with confidence. Don't forget to subscribe, share and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Overcoming A Setback
April 07, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBHave you ever felt like life was going smoothly then something happens that stops you dead in your tracks or knocks you off course for a bit? Whether it was in your health, in your career, or maybe in your relationships. Truth is, we all experience what can feel like a setback and it's what we do with it that really matters. In today's episode we share practical tips for overcoming setbacks and using it as a perfect opportunity to continue growing and learning. Don't forget to subscribe, sha...
We Are A New Creation
March 31, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 30.4 MBJesus said, "I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full." Do you feel like your life is full? Full of peace, joy and love? Or maybe more like stress, fatigue, frustration or sadness. This upcoming Sunday we get to celebrate the gift of life and freedom Jesus died and resurrected for. But the question is do you feel like you are really experiencing this gift to its fullest? In today's episode, we share practical steps you can take to increase the peace, joy and love Jesus ...
Let's Talk About Womanhood
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBHello, beautiful and amazing women! In honor of Women's History Month, join us for a chat as we talk about what it is to be a woman. We share our personal stories from our own journey, who are the women that have inspired us and how womanhood goes way beyond our roles but deep down to our God-given core. Cheers to all the women out there. This is for you! Please don't forget to subscribe, share and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Daily Planning for Conquering your Day
March 17, 2021 17:32 - 40 minutes - 29.9 MBDaily planning is one of those vital tasks that can truly contribute to our peace of mind. Whether you are a planner by nature or more of a free spirit, planning has been proven to lower stress and increase productivity. In today's episode, we share our practical tips for maximizing your time, boosting your productivity and beat that overwhelm! Please don't forget to subscribe, share and find us at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
When You Feel Rejected
March 10, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever felt pushed away, unwanted, or maybe even phased out? If so, you have experienced a very common feeling of rejection. Rejection keeps us stuck and unhappy. In today's episode, we share our own personal struggles with rejection, as well as, tips on how to overcome the feeling so you can move on in confidence and joy. Don't forget to subscribe, share and find us over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.
Learned Helplessness
March 04, 2021 22:34 - 31 minutes - 24.5 MB"I can't do that. That's too hard. I failed at that last time. Why bother?" Many, if not most of us, have said one or more of these during our lifetime. And there's a good chance it has been played on repeat in your head and resulted in what's called learned helplessness. In today's episode, we break down what learned helplessness is, share our personal stories and offer practical ways to reduce the helplessness so you can rise up and live your best life! Please subscribe, share and check ...
Centering Self
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 27 MBSometimes we can feel in complete disarray, right ladies? Our minds have trouble focusing or remembering, we just can't seem to get a handle on our emotions and we may be reaching for that wine, bag of chips, TV remote or phone more often these days just to cope. In today's episode, we talk about practical ways to get back to a centered self when our life seems out of sorts and finish the day feeling proud of yourself for showing up the way you want to. Please subscribe, share and find us ov...
Self Preservation
February 17, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBSelf preservation is something every living creature does. From human beings all the way down to a single cell organism. We all share this unique God-given ability to preserve our life. It's a matter of survival. However, it can also be the very thing that holds us back from living our best life because, oftentimes, experiencing discomfort can feel like life or death. Today, we talk about ways you can keep this survival instinct from running your life and finally step out on faith and be all...
Making Decisions With Confidence
February 10, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 24 MBThere's something about being faced with a decision that can cause us so much stress and anxiety. Whether it's a big decision or even a small one like choosing what to eat for dinner. But why? In today's episode, we talk about common reasons why decision making can feel so difficult and stressful and we discuss tips on how you can make decisions with confidence!
Anxiety, Depression, and the Christian Woman
February 03, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 42 MBThe stigma, right? No one wants to talk about it. Anxiety and depression are two very common things we don't like to talk openly about because there is that looming fear of criticism or rejection. You may fear people will think something is wrong with you. And, as a Christian woman, you may also fear people will question your faith. Hear us when we say, "You are not alone". In this episode, we share our personal struggles with these unwelcomed guests and share specific steps that have helped...