318. Why I Don’t Believe in Manifestation (and What I Teach Instead)
Today Emaleigh and I wade into a big, buzzy topic: manifestation. Spoiler: I don’t subscribe to it—at least not the way it’s often taught. Instead, I share a faith-rooted framework I call the Law of Creation: partnering with God to renew your mind, steward your emotions, and take aligned action that shapes your life—and the room you’re in.
We talk about why “waiting for the universe” feels passive and self-focused, and how living as a creator (image-bearer language!) is active, relational, and legacy-minded. We also touch on the “observer effect,” the felt reality of our “energetic signature,” and why processing all emotions (not fearing the “low vibes”) actually helps your body and your life.
Manifestation vs. Creation: why one keeps you waiting and the other gets you moving
Faith + “Energy” without the woo: thoughts, emotions, and the observer effect in everyday life
Your energetic signature: the mood you bring and how rooms respond
Emotions as fuel: why we don’t avoid sadness, disappointment, or grief
From default to design: identity, habits, and showing up as who God made you to be
Real-life stories: how staying in creation mode opened surprising doors (hello, lake lot!)
Simple resets: church/communion, journaling, movement, gratitude, and tiny purposeful actions
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If today helped, share this episode with a friend who’s ready to stop waiting and start creating. Your life is too beautiful to live by default. 💛
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317. Are You Living Your One Life by Default or Design? Here’s How to Know!
Are you living by default—busy, scrolling, numb—or by design, awake and creating a life you love? In this episode I share why so many of us slip into “safe” (aka stagnant) living, how to recognize the signs of drifting, and the simple, daily choices that move you into creation mode. We’ll talk about thoughts, emotions, habits, legacy—and why raising your standards changes everything. Also: a little lake-lot story that proves bold moves bring big life. 😉
The sobering stat: why most people live on autopilot—and how not to be one of them
Signs you’re drifting (and why “safe” is actually draining)
Creation mode 101: think, feel, act on purpose
Raising your standards: thoughts, emotions, habits, and worth
How living “as if” collapses time and builds real confidence
Legacy in real time: creating connection, meaning, and joy—today
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316. Lessons on Home, Business & Joy with Jessica Garvin
If you’ve ever worried your house is “too small” or “not ready” to host, this conversation will change the way you see hospitality.
I’m joined by my dear friend Jessica Garvin, who has a one-of-a-kind gift for making people feel like they belong. Together, we talk about her magical childhood, the traditions she’s created for her own family (driveway donuts, anyone?), and why fun is a non-negotiable in both home and business.
Inside the episode, we cover: 💛 How to create a welcoming atmosphere without spending a fortune 💛 What childhood sleepovers, line dancing, and pumpkin patches can teach us about joy 💛 Why hospitality is more about presence than perfection 💛 The secret to staying true to yourself in business
Jessica’s approach to home and life is equal parts cozy, scrappy, and deeply intentional. I can’t wait for you to hear her wisdom and catch her contagious joy!
Find Jessica on Instagram at @jlgarvin
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315. 4 Ways I’m Creating a Cozy Home (& Life) This Fall
I just got home from a little trip with some of my dearest friends, and it has me thinking a lot about the power of home. Not just the walls around us, but the atmosphere we create for ourselves and the people we love.
As we transition from the brightness of summer into the cozy rhythms of fall, I’m sharing four ways to create a home and life you truly love:
✨ Why you are the thermostat of your home — and how your energy and mindset set the tone more than décor ever could. ✨ The simple rhythms and rituals that anchor your days and shift the atmosphere. ✨ How to engage all of your senses to make home feel welcoming, cozy, and alive. ✨ The art of “romanticizing the ordinary” so you can slow time down and savor the little things.
This season is such a beautiful invitation to reset, refresh, and enjoy the ordinary moments that make life meaningful. So grab your coffee, light a candle, and let’s talk about building spaces — and lives — that feel warm, intentional, and full of joy.
If this conversation stirs something in you, we’re diving even deeper inside Life Mentoring School this month, where September is all about home. You can join us here https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join !
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314. Rethinking Procrastination — Why You’re Not Lazy
Today’s conversation is one that’s so real for so many of us: procrastination.
If you’ve ever found yourself scrubbing the kitchen floor, reorganizing your closet, or redesigning your Canva templates instead of doing the one thing on your list—you’re not alone. And guess what? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And nothing is wrong with you.
In this episode, Emme and I take some inspiration from a recent Huberman Lab podcast and dive into a deeper, more compassionate perspective on procrastination. We’ll unpack: ✨ Why procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s about unprocessed emotions. ✨ The surprising role fear, perfectionism, and even grief play in why we delay tasks. ✨ How procrastination can actually be your brain’s way of preparing you. ✨ Simple, grace-filled strategies to move forward—like creating small wins, reframing the story, and giving yourself space to feel.
We get really personal in this one. I even share how wedding emotions snuck up on me (cue the tears 😭) and how processing them unlocked clarity and momentum. You’ll leave with practical tools and, I hope, a fresh sense of kindness toward yourself.
Because procrastination doesn’t define you—it can actually teach you. And when you lean in, honor your emotions, and take one small step, you’ll be amazed at what you can create.
With love, Edie
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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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