326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity
326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity
What if you could actually enjoy this busy season instead of just surviving it?
In this week’s episode of House of Joy, Edie and her daughter Emme are diving into all things cortisol, stress, and sanity-saving habits — plus a little wedding talk (because the countdown is ON! 💍).
If you’ve been feeling the weight of your schedule, your hormones, or just the pace of life lately, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start living with more calm, joy, and intention.
Together, we’re unpacking: ✨ The truth about cortisol (and why you need it!) ✨ The sneaky ways we keep our stress hormones high without realizing it ✨ How to use your mindset to shift out of fight-or-flight ✨ 10 simple, practical ways to lower stress — from journaling and breathing to sunlight, protein, and creative rest ✨ Why laughter, connection, and presence might be the best medicine of all
This is the perfect episode for anyone who wants to live with more energy, ease, and peace — even in a full, beautiful, slightly chaotic season of life.
So pour your coffee (or your kombucha 😉), take a deep breath, and join us for some laughter, real-life stories, and a whole lot of encouragement to care for yourself well this fall.
Because you were never meant to live in constant overdrive.
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Design Your Life: Live Your Purpose, Leave Your Legacy — our upcoming fall workshop!
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325. From Past to Future Self: How to Stop Replaying Old Stories and Create Who You’re Becoming!
In this week’s episode of House of Joy, I’m sharing a live teaching from my Life Mentoring School program—one of our most powerful topics ever: getting over your past so you can step into your future self.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, defined by who you’ve been, or unable to forgive yourself (or others) for the past, this episode is your invitation to lay that weight down. You’ll learn how to stop punishing yourself with old stories, release resistance, and use my Creation Cycle tool to start building the future version of you—mentally, emotionally, and even physically.
Here’s what we cover: ✨ Why your past is not your prison—even if it “really happened” ✨ The sneaky way we keep re-creating old pain in our thoughts and bodies ✨ How to use the Creation Cycle from any entry point—mind, emotions, or action ✨ A simple shift you can make tonight to feel different and spark momentum ✨ How to dream about your future self in 30, 90, or 365 days (and actually become her!)
Whether you’re brand new to House of Joy or curious about what happens inside Life Mentoring School, this teaching will give you a beautiful taste of the freedom and transformation waiting for you.
Because you are not your past—you’re who you’re becoming. And the future you want can begin today. 💛
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324. Reignite Your Spark: Passion, Purpose & Power with Kelli France
Dear ones, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m chatting with my new friend (and LMS + Master Coach student) Kelli France—author, podcaster, mom of four-turned-soon-to-be “Glamma,” and the vibrant creator behind One Goal for 100 Days. Kelli went from food stamps to seven figures, walked through a 97% pay cut this year, and is now launching a movement to help midlife women move from lost, lonely, and stuck to purpose, passion, and power. You’ll feel seen, cheered on, and ready to take your next brave step.
What we talk about
Emotional capacity > endless hustle: why feeling your feelings creates sustainable growth
The Creation Cycle (LMS): stop skipping to action—start with identity and emotion
Working from rest, not for rest: practical rhythms that actually refill your cup
Midlife momentum: how to find (and accept!) your passion, then give it purpose
Identity shifts that stick: changing sneaky, “true-but-unhelpful” thoughts
Passion–Purpose–Power framework: daily routines, “power-ups,” and tangible next steps
Community that holds space: why sisterhood changes everything—for you and your family
Meet Kelli!
Host of the Finally Fearless podcast (top 1%)
Author of One Goal for 100 Days
Find her on IG: @kellifrance and join the Reignite Your Spark workshop waitlist via her link in bio
Come sit with us inside Life Mentoring School—the coaching, tools, and sisterhood that help you live on purpose. ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join
Share this episode with a midlife friend who needs a little flame-fanning today. 🔥
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323. The Power of 90 Days — How One Season Can Change Everything
Dear ones, lean in—this one is for you. 💛
We are stepping into the final 90 days of the year, and I want to invite you to look at this season in a whole new way. What if your life could look radically different in just 90 days? I believe it can.
In this episode, I share how living in 90-day cycles has completely transformed my life over the past 10 years. It’s not about hustling harder or piling on more “shoulds.” It’s about waking up to your desires, partnering with God in them, and becoming the woman He created you to be.
Here’s what we’ll talk about today: ✨ Why 90 days is the sweet spot for creating lasting change ✨ How to shift your focus from problems to possibilities ✨ The surprising role desire plays in transformation (hint: it’s holy!) ✨ Why this next season could be the most powerful of your life
Friend, you don’t have to wait for a new year or a perfect moment. One season—one focused 90-day stretch—can ripple into every part of your life, from your health to your relationships to your calling.
And if you don’t want to do this alone, now is the perfect time to join us inside Life Mentoring School before some exciting changes ahead.
ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join
Because your life isn’t meant to be lived on autopilot. Let’s wake up, step into who we were made to be, and make these last 90 days our most magical yet.
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322. Stronger on Purpose: Mental Health, Movement & Hope with Caiti Riden, FNP, PMHNP (Part 2)
This week on House of Joy, we’re back with part two of my heartfelt conversation with my daughter, Caiti Riden. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there—it sets the stage for everything we dive into today.
In this episode, Caiti shares more of her journey walking through seasons of anxiety, depression, and burnout—and the tools she’s learned along the way to care for her body, mind, and soul. From weightlifting and walking to building emotional resilience and practicing radical acceptance, this conversation is packed with hope and practical encouragement.
We talk about:
Why caring for your body is one of the best gifts you can give your mental health
The connection between metabolic health, nutrition, and mood
What it looks like to balance compassion with challenge in your daily habits
The importance of laughter, joy, and finding light in the middle of heaviness
How to hold onto hope, even when progress feels slow
Caiti’s honesty and wisdom will leave you inspired to keep showing up for yourself—body, mind, and spirit—so you can live strong, resilient, and joy-filled.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Join our Design Your Life, Live Your Purpose Workshop: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/design
Learn more inside Life Mentoring School: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join
Connect with me on Instagram: @ediewadsworth
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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.
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