It's hard to decide what you'll need when you go to the hospital to have your baby, especially if it's your first! In this episode, I share what I brought, what I regretted bringing or didn't use, and what I would consider essential and was glad to have!
Going through a week by week recap of third trimester pregnancy sypmtoms!
Pregnancy comes with so many changes and new experiences! I'm sharing mine though the second trimester in today's episode including symptoms, cravings, emotional days, and more! Mentioned Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BridgetTeyler/videos
We know it's almost summer, but here are some of our spring "currentlys" we'd love to share with you! Tune in for reading and podcast suggestions, favorite ways we have been learning, resting, growing, and others. Some Mentioned Favorites: Podcasts: Let's Talk About It https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-about-it-with-taylor-nolan/id1321043863 What We Said: https://dearmedia.com/shows/what-we-said/ It's Tea Time Somewhere: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-tea-time-somewhere/...
Happy Mother's Day! I'm sharing about my first trimester of pregnancy with my first baby! Tune in to hear about finding out, symptoms, and mental space during this time!
Let's chat about how to deal with your trust issues...specifically issues with trusting God. Do you feel like you fall into worry and anxious thoughts, despite having prayed about your fears and knowing God hears you? I am still learning this after years of personal experience of God showing me His provision and goodness. Today, I share about this struggle, as well as three ways to combat these thoughts: 1. Remember His promises. 2. Remember what He has done. 3. Take encouragement from the Bible...
Welcome back! Today, let's chat about taking some time for the people in front of us instead of spending so much time on our phones, and then share some quotes and verses about how God makes all things new! Listen to this episode for some encouragement if you're going through a difficult season. Links Living Easy Podcast episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/114-author-dave-hollis-a-christmas-after-divorce/id1481805272?i=1000591308125 STOP Listening to this Podcast episode re...
This week, I'm reunited with Olivia to discuss our winter favorites: what we are currently watching, enjoying, listening to, feeling, etc. We also go into some thoughts about a new year and new season, being excited again for new opportunities and no longer living in survival mode. Share your winter favorites with us in a review or on Instagram! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningbymorningpodcast/ Mentioned Minnetonka Slippers: https://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/chesney?sku=887449067746...
Let's reflect on 2022, the highs, the lows, the goals (did I accomplish them or not?), and then move into my one and only goal for 2023!
This is part 2 of a review of the books I've read in 2022! Part one was published on June 21 (episode 52) if you want to listen to that one first. I also update you on how many of the items on my Christmas season bucket list I actually completed. Today's episode includes: #7: An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46601.An_Echo_in_the_Darkness #8: The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53137974-the-good-sister?from_search=tru...
Today, I share 14 ideas for activities to make the Christmas season extra fun and cozy!
If you feel your mental space has been overwhelmed, cluttered, or distracted, this episode is helpful for you! Let's chat about creating mental margin and seeking experiences that bring you into the present. Mentioned podcast: https://careynieuwhof.com/episode504/ Mentioned book: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55987334-four-treasures-of-the-sky Mentioned book: https://www.logos.com/product/13776/telling-yourself-the-truth-find-your-way-out-of-depression-anxiety-fear-anger-and-other-commo...
Moving is often stressful, even if you are excited about the new season of life! In this episode, I share 10 tips for moving (especially from an apartment to a house) to make the process a little smoother.
In this episode, I share 30 things I've learned by age 30, after having my birthday recently. I enjoyed reflecting back on my life, all God has given me, and what I've learned that I want to take with me into this new season of life. I also shared my progress / updates on the goals discussed in the last episode! Links are below for items mentioned in the episode: Book "As Sure As The Dawn" by Francine Rivers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95621.As_Sure_as_the_Dawn Book "Taking Charge of Yo...
This week, I share ideas for setting weekly goals: physical, spiritual, social, mental, and creative! Tune in, and share your own ideas / responses on Instagram! Verse mentioned: 2 Corinthians 10: 3 - 5
Tune in for a chat about anxiety from a counselor's perspective! Lauren gives some background information to what causes anxiety and some very helpful tips to try when dealing with anxiety, stress, and fear! We also discussed the connection with spiritual and mental health, along with some applicable Bible versed to cling to in times of anxiety. Mentioned: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988): https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/
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Olivia is back on the podcast this week! She and Bailey discuss current life updates, working on contentment, changing relationships, and the process of trying to make friends as adults.
This week, I'm sharing my favorite ways to refocus and renew my mind when feeling anxious or stressed! (Calming Activities for an Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Anxious Mind). If you feel you need reminders to slow down, refresh your mind, move your body, and refocus on the good things in life, this one is for you! Mentioned products: Salt Lamp: https://himalayantradingco.com/collections/original-himalayan-salt-lamps?gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb2Shhu2m7w67EuyQtE1gWPQDnCti8vFoGlEJhDrJTc0W-WgySWloc...
If you've ever found yourself in a difficult conversation that feels like a lose-lose for those involved, and wished there was a way to change the tone and outcome, this episode is for you! I share ideas for how to work toward lovingly disagreeing with someone else, working to be a peacemaker, and respecting those you disagree with as people made in the image of God. Verses read (in NIV): James 1:19-20 Matthew 5:9 Romans 14:19 Romans 12:18 Genesis 5:1 - 2 James 3:7-10...
We modeled this episode after the bullet journal page called "Currently." Peyton joins Bailey in this episode to talk through their "currently" categories for this summer: what we are currently buying, watching, reading, enjoying, learning, etc.! Tune in for some fun suggestions and our favorites this summer! Mentioned products and accounts: Celest Rayanne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMoFq_PGQVDUFa9VS1Z44wQ Jaci Marie Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRZCH6GtfERsdX541uqmoQ Michelle...
I've read 6 books so far from January to June of this year and give you a rating from one to five stars for each of them in this episode, with a little explanation of the topics of the book and why I think you might (or might not) enjoy them! Books mentioned: Winter Garden- Kristin Hannah https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6668467-winter-garden I Found You - Lisa Jewell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30753651-i-found-you The Secrets of Midwives - Sally Hepworth https://www.goodreads.com/en...
This might be a bit of unpopular advice, but don't follow your heart or trust your gut! Okay, so maybe trusting your gut is not always a bad idea, but I talk in this episode about why our default when making decisions should not be to follow our hearts! I share several alternatives to this response and reasons I think that we are better off not defaulting to trusting our own desires and feelings to lead us. Let me know what you think! Verses read or referenced (NIV used): Jeremiah 17:9 - 11 Matt...
I'm changing careers after six years of being a teacher, but I wanted to talk about all the helpful skills I've learned, and the ways it has positively changed me!
This episode is with a special guest, Rachael, who talks about creating pauses and silence and quiet peaceful moments in our lives in our world of noise and distraction. It's full of great ideas and reminders of how to be intentional of taking care of ourselves mentally and spiritually! Book mentioned about "power of pause": https://www.christianbook.com/life-back-everyday-practices-world-gone/john-eldredge/9781400208661/pd/0208661
Welcome to season 5! This is a solo episode where I talk briefly about my own experience with burnout: what caused it and how I worked towards solutions. Episodes mentioned: Sabbath: https://anchor.fm/morning-by-morning/episodes/17-Do-You-Need-a-Sabbath-e16bak4 Stop Being a People-Pleaser: https://anchor.fm/morning-by-morning/episodes/23-STOP-Being-a-People-Pleaser-e18kqm1
Micah is back in this episode, where we talked about our favorite places we have ever traveled, some travel advice, and some funny mishaps that happened along the way. Havasupai waterfall experience mentioned: https://wildlandtrekking.com/guide-to-visiting-havasu-falls/
Olivia's back! Today, Bailey and Olivia are reunited for an episode talking all about big life changes (moving, homes, relationships, babies, etc.). They discuss some of their own experiences, romanticizing the past, and strategies for staying positive, trusting God's timing, and appreciating the best parts of each life season.
Whether you are planning to have a baby, are already a mom, or just want to learn more about what actually happens during a hospital birth, this episode covers it all! I interview Faith about her birth story, expectations, and advice for future moms about preparing for birth, and what happened when her first baby was born!
If you have started switching out your skincare and makeup products to nontoxic, or have wanted to try, this episode is for you! I talk about brands and products that I have been switching to and that I love! Disclaimer: not all products mentioned are 100% nontoxic, but are cleaner options than what I was using. Here are links to what was mentioned, but do your own research for what will work best for your skin. Mentioned products / brands: Tula https://www.tula.com/ Beauty By Earth https://beau...
