That She May Find Peace
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsEvery day, all mamas want is peace. We want the kids to stop fighting, we want quiet time to ourselves, and we want the voices in our heads to stop telling us we're failures. Peace seems to be a difficult thing to come by, especially when we struggle with mental health disorders or have someone in our home who struggles. It's overwhelming trying to tackle life, kids, homes, money, marriage, our own self-image, and everything else just on its own! If you add in mental health disorders, peace becomes a non-existent dream. That's where I come in, my friend. I've got the tools to help you finally find the peace you're looking for in your motherhood. My only goal is to help you learn the tools NOW that I've used over 22 years of parenting so I can save you the heartache I've experienced. I'm here to be your guide, to give you the resources you need, and to teach you where to look to find the peace you're searching for. I also want to help you remember who you are in the process and remember that your worth is priceless.
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Episode 038 - Mawage is What Bwings Us Togever Today - Why Mike and I Don't Do Valentine's Day
February 13, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBMikey's back!! In this episode, we're sharing why Princess Bride isn't only the best movie ever, but why it also depicts the idea of true love in an utterly unattainable way (but also the best way). We talk about why your relationship with your spouse needs to be one of the strongest ones in your life, why the little things matter the most, and why friendship with each other is the greatest solution to everything. We also discuss why every day should be Valentine's Day and the little thing...
Episode 037 - My Relationship with God (with Guest Host Donna Matern)
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBTrigger warning for this episode: we discuss suicide, transitioning to another gender, and drug use, among other things. Please know that we are just two mamas who are trying to figure out life and trying to help our families, all while learning to navigate our own mental health. With that being said, please be kind! In this episode, I discuss a lot of really deep things with my neighbor and friend, Donna Matern. Donna is a single mom of three boys. Like me, Donna has dealt with mental heal...
Episode 036 - Why is Your Relationship with Yourself the Hardest?
January 30, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Lindsay has a guest host, her daughter, Claire. In this episode, Claire and Lindsay talk about creating a brand for yourself, living like Future You does, and many more tips for improving the most important relationship in one's life. Claire provides some great tips for teenagers on how to love themselves.
Episode 035 - How to Create or Change Habits Even With Mental Health Disorders
January 23, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode, Lindsay talks about how powerful the mind is in creating or changing habits. This isn't easy for anyone to do, but it can be done! One just has to have a clear, compelling "WHY" for their change. Then comes triggers, dominos, and all kinds of other helpful tools that will be talked about in this episode. Hopefully, this will be helpful for you or a friend, so tell people about it!
Episode 034 - Goal Setting That Works With Your Mental Health Disorder
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, I talk about goal setting and how to make it work with your mental health. Usually, big goals don't work when you have mental health struggles, so you need to break things down a bit and I talk about that here. I mention a few links you'll need. Here they are: For the Happier Momlife Starter Kit, click here. For the "Just Do the Dang Thing" workbook, click here. Remember, you don't have to do all the things and be everything to everyone. Instead, take one step at a time a...
Episode 033 - Mental Health 101: Symptoms and Treatments of Mental Health Disorders
January 09, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, I discuss my own experiences with two types of depression: MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and PPD (Post Partum Depression). I also discuss experiences of myself and my daughter with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder). Although there are many types of depression and anxiety, this episode is specifically focused on those. It's important to discuss our experiences with mental health disorders. The more we share, the more we help others. We need more people in our tribe who ca...
Episode 032 - Lessons Learned in 2022 and Changes for 2023
January 02, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBI'm so excited to be back with you, my friend! I never expected to take this long of a break, but sometimes life dishes out a lot of trials and lessons that we never expected. In my case, 2022 gave me a lot to deal with, and unfortunately, my passion project had to take a back seat for a while. But I'm back with a renewed sense of purpose that I believe I've been called upon to do. I want to help you, my dear friend and sister, to figure out just how powerful you are. You might have mental ...
Episode 031 - Decluttering vs. Minimalism and Their Effect on Mental Health
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBMike hates the term minimalism, and that's completely obvious in this episode. But, is Lindsay's way of life minimalism, or is there a difference between decluttering and minimalism, and if so, how do both affect one's mental health? This is discussed along with other fun things in this episode.
Episode 030 - Mental Health 101
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss the mental health challenges that will be addressed in future episodes and the blog, Happier Mom Life. They discuss ways they've coped with mental health challenges over the years in their marriage and in raising kids.
Episode 029 - 8 Steps to Ensure Success in Achieving Your Goals
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Kim outline 8 steps that will help as you attempt to follow through on your goals and find success. Here are the links for this episode: The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins The Two-Week Declutter Your Home Calendar from The Elusive Follow-Through The First Domino Blog Post
Episode 028 - Goals: To Set or Not to Set...That is the Question
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Kim and Lindsay talk about whether or not they set goals, the different ways to plan for them, and ways to be successful when setting your goals. Here are the links mentioned in this episode: https://www.canva.com/login https://www.picmonkey.com/
Episode 027 - Simple Holidays and Traditions
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Kim and Lindsay talk about favorite holidays and traditions. They talk more about how to simplify the expectations we place on ourselves to create "ideal" holidays and how to create memories that revolve around time spent together rather than things.
Episode 026 - The Pillars of Wellness
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Kim and Lindsay are talking about the pillars of wellness that will be covered every month going forward. They talk about why they chose these pillars, the benefits that can come from improving each one, and ways to help yourself manage life, grow, and become better.
Episode 025 - Welcome to Uncover the Happier You!
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHey friends! It's been a while since you've heard from us here at The Elusive Follow-Through! Like all of us do, we've gone through some changes and we're happy to introduce a NEW podcast, Uncover the Happier You! If you've been listening for a while, you'll know that this podcast used to be Lindsay and Mike Jenkins talking about marriage, family, and all the fun that happens there. But life has changed around a bit and we've revamped it to now be hosted by Lindsay Jenkins and her great fr...
Episode 024 - Well-Meaning Relatives and Gifts at Christmas for Minimalists
November 25, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode, Lindsay shares a nice conversation with a guest speaker, Lindsay's wonderful mama, Carolyn. She is a social worker, born in the baby boomer generation, and one of the most loving, gift-giving people Lindsay knows. In this episode, they discuss the issues that minimalist families sometimes run into at Christmas or birthdays with well-meaning relatives wanting to give many gifts to the families. It's hard when lifestyles conflict, so the conversation includes discussion about ...
Episode 023 - Meal Prepping
November 18, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBLindsay and Mike discuss meal prepping, the logistics of it and why it might or might not be a great idea for you. Whether you are on a special diet or just want the ease of having lots of grab and go meals, this episode will be both informative and enjoyable. They talk about the supplies you'll need, what kinds of foods you can make, whether you freeze or eat fresh, and many other topics. Here are links to the dishes and the food scale they bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYG...
Episode 022 - What is Essentialism?
November 04, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMike and Lindsay discuss what the plans are for the revamped website and how Essentialism (and Minimalism) can change your life if you want it to. Essentialism is about making choices for yourself and being in charge of your decisions rather than letting others make those choices for you. Although it's very much like Minimalism, it's also different in regard to it being more about a mindset and applying to your schedule rather than applying to things and possessions like Minimalism. Both way...
Episode 021 - Let's Talk About S....Intimacy
October 02, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss the importance of intimacy in a marriage, whether that is through sex, cuddling, love languages, or anything else. They also discuss a 30-day challenge to be initimate with your spouse and how it's not always easy to make time for each other, but so essential for a happy marriage.
Episode 020 - Would You Rather? with Mike and Lindsay
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBLindsay and Mike play a humorous round of "Would You Rather?" Enjoy listening to their fun exchange while they discuss things like farting and burping while kissing, JNCO jeans, bad haircuts, being royalty in another era and the joys of an excellent steak. Have fun, y'all!
Episode 019 - A Tribute to Our Moms
May 13, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, Mike and Lindsay talk about their moms and the lessons they've learned from them. They talk about how much they love them and how moms in general are wonderful and quite simply exactly the mother their kids need. Happy Mother's Day, Moms!
Episode 018 - Making it Easier to Achieve Your Goals
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss a few tips they've learned over the years of how to make achieving your goals even easier. They discuss topics from four categories: health, relationships, finances, and home cleanliness. They also discuss the Follow-Through Journal that you can download for free here. What's stopping you from achieving the life you've dreamed of? What's stopping you from finally getting healthy or finally being debt-free? Who's to say you can't go back to school or...
Episode 017 - Kids Struggles with Relationships
April 15, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Mike have a guest on their podcast, their youngest daughter, Claire. She talks with her parents about some of the struggles she has with her relationships and what she learned from talking to a counselor. Mike and Lindsay also discuss how they deal with these situations as parents and what to do when the struggle is in the home between siblings.
Episode 016 - Stop Self-Sabotaging!
April 08, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, Mike and Lindsay discuss some of the mental roadblocks that come up when we are trying to do something difficult. Why do people think that if they mess up that's it? Why do they think, "Oh, I'll start this tomorrow, so I'd better have that 'Last Meal' tonight!" These are ways of self-sabotaging yourself and your goals. Mike and Lindsay discuss how to get over those things and they discuss their own goals and how to stay accountable for them. Finally they discuss how a promis...
Episode 015 - Being Happy Where You Are Now
April 01, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBMike and Lindsay talk about their ideal life and what their goals are for the future. They also talk a little about being happy with where they are and how even just a little bit of progress is still progress and is worth celebrating. Life doesn't always go exactly how you plan, but that's okay. You can still be proud of yourself for what you've accomplished already and look forward to what you're continuing to do.
Episode 014 - Making Time for Yourself with Young Kids
March 25, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBMike and Lindsay discuss the importance of not "losing yourself" when you are a stay-at-home-parent. They discuss creative ways to find time for yourself when your kids are young and how to receive help from others. It doesn't even have to be a spouse...it can be friends, neighbors, and family, too. They discuss the benefits for both parents when each of you feels like you have time for yourself. They also discuss the importance of planning out the week and communicating with each other ab...
Episode 013 - Burnin' Down the House
March 18, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, Mike tells his version of the night his house blew up and burnt down. Even after twenty-two years of hearing this story, I never get bored of it. You can also read it in more detail on our website here. Friends, miracles happen and in a moment your life can change. Your perspective can change in an instant, too, if you let it. Whether the catalyst is small or huge, your life will take the direction it needs to take. You just have to trust in the powers that be (I believe our...
Episode 012 - Dealing with Mom Guilt (and Guilt Trips)
March 11, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, Lindsay and Mike discuss the tendency of mothers to make themselves feel guilty if they aren't living up to their own expectations, or those of others. They also discuss giving and receiving guilt trips from spouses and other people in our lives. What can we do to avoid this trap?
Episode 011 - Tips for Traveling with Kids
March 04, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBMike and Lindsay share some funny stories from their childhood and traveling disasters their parents had to deal with. They also discuss things they've learned over the years that work the best for making road trips as enjoyable as possibly, whether short or long. They discuss a few tips for airline flight as well.
Episode 010 - Dealing with Depression in Your Marriage
February 25, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBMike and Lindsay discuss how to navigate marriage when one of you has depression and the other doesn't. What causes it? What can be done to help? They discuss a few things they've dealt with over the years, ways they've learned to understand each other and encourage others to do the same. Lindsay also wrote about this on her blog and you can read it here.
Episode 009 - Should You Give Your Child an Allowance?
February 11, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBMike and Lindsay discuss the importance of teaching your child about money and why earning it is important. We have a post on this topic as well that you can access here. We discuss our thoughts on giving our children an allowance vs. having them earn their money for the things they want. What about you? Do you give your kids an allowance, and if so, why? We'd love to hear other people's thoughts on this topic! Go to our website and you can leave a comment on the blog post linked above, or ...
Episode 008 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBWhen you were young, who helped shape you into the person you are? Of course, your parents had a huge hand, but who else? Mike and Lindsay talk about who made an impact on them during their childhood and the effect they had on being the people they are now. However, not all people leave a positive impact, which also shapes us. Mike and Lindsay also talk about not assuming anyone is a lost cause. Never brush someone off as impossible to reach, because you never know what their future holds. T...
Episode 007 - How to Destress When Life Has you Feeling Overwhelmed
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBAre there days when you just can't take it anymore? Like you, Mike and Lindsay deal with this a lot! In this episode, they talk about five ways to deal with those feelings of stress and overwhelm. They talk about how to decide what's essential and what's not (with a little help from an amazing book, Essentialism, by Greg McKeown); how to use exercise and moving more to help destress; how to figure out what is stressing you out and how to make progress toward getting rid of it. Everyone has...
Episode 006 - Lessons Learned at Marriage Milestones
January 21, 2019 01:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBLindsay and Mike discuss the lessons they've learned at 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years of marriage. They discuss things like moving away from family, money spending, having adventures, and how fast time flies.
Episode 005 - Getting to Know Mike and Lindsay
January 13, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBMike and Lindsay share a little more about who they are with their audience. They answer some questions they didn't even know about each other! They also encourage their listeners to get to know their significant other a little more, no matter how long they've been together!
Episode 004 - Dealing with Difficult In-Laws
January 07, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBMike and Lindsay discuss a few strategies when dealing with difficult in-laws, especially in regard to giving unwanted advice. Negative situations with in-laws have to be dealt with carefully because nobody wants that awkward silent anger at the next family barbecue. Feel free to leave a comment on our website podcast page about a time when you worked through a difficult in-law situation!
Episode 003 - Setting and Following Through on Family Goals
December 31, 2018 01:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBMike and Lindsay talk about how our family works together to set goals and follow through on them. Getting your kids to be a part of the process is a big part of being successful in implementing change in the family. They also talk about breaking your goals into smaller pieces so you can feel success more often, thus helping you to stay mortivated to finish the process.
Episode 002 - Show you Love your Spouse by Serving Them
December 24, 2018 12:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBDo you ever find it hard to do things for your spouse? Do you wish your spouse would do more for you? After 20 years of marriage, Mike and Lindsay have learned that the best way to feel loved and to love your spouse is to serve each other. Here they discuss simple ways to show your spouse you care, and why you should expect the same in return.
Episode 001 - Introduction and Feeding your Family for $1 per meal per day.
December 22, 2018 01:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBMike and Lindsay share a little about themselves and their website https://theelusivefollowthrough.com. In this episode, they discuss what they do to feed their family of six people (three of whom are teenagers) for around $600 a month. This is healthy food like meat, veggies, fruits, grains, and all the other good stuff. It's also an introduction of who they are and what they are hoping to accomplish with this podcast.