384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!
05/07/2026 | 53 mins.
384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!
This episode felt like sitting on the porch with us talking about motherhood, emotions, nervous systems, little kids, big feelings, and becoming who God created us to be 🤍
As Emmy prepares to become a mama this summer, we’re sharing some of the biggest lessons motherhood has taught us over the years.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why your child’s behavior is not your report card
Learning to look underneath behavior instead of just reacting to it
Why connection changes children more than control
Emotional regulation for moms and kids
The importance of repair over perfection
Why your children are watching how you live
Letting motherhood transform you
The pressure modern moms feel—and how to release some of it
Why staying alive to your own life matters so much
One of our favorite reminders:
✨ “Your kids are watching what you do way more than what you say.”
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383. The Hidden Pattern Sabotaging Your Relationships (And How to Change It)
05/05/2026 | 23 mins.
This episode is one of those “you can’t unsee it” conversations.
We’re diving into the subtle but powerful patterns that shape your relationships—and how to shift them so you can experience more connection, peace, and joy.
Why we often think the problem is the other person
The difference between your true self and false self
How your false self shows up as:
People-pleasing
Needing validation
Controlling or protecting yourself
Why neediness and emotional outsourcing create disconnection
How judging and labeling others blocks real intimacy
The impact of your thoughts on your relationships
Why you cannot have a better relationship than your thoughts about someone
How to start shifting into your most grounded, loving self
Spend one day thinking the highest, most loving thoughts you can about someone you love… and watch how your experience of them changes.
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382. The 2-Part Formula for a Life That Actually Feels Good!
04/30/2026 | 50 mins.
In this episode, we’re talking about the balance so many of us are craving:
We share real-life examples from our own lives (meal prepping, sourdough, last-minute NYC trips, knitting projects, motherhood rhythms, and more) and how we’re learning to hold both.
Why routines and rhythms create peace, stability, and freedom
How too much structure can make life feel flat or rigid
How too much spontaneity can make life feel chaotic and overwhelming
The importance of planning ahead so you can be fully present
Letting yourself say yes to the “interruptions” that actually are your life
Why being fully present matters more than doing everything perfectly
Where am I leaning right now—structure or spontaneity?
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381. The Cozy Habits That Changed How My Life Feels” (Steal These!)
04/28/2026 | 12 mins.
This episode is all about creating a “House of Joy” through tiny, intentional habits—the kind that shape the atmosphere of your life and leave lasting memories for the people you love.
We talk about:
Creating a signature scent in your home (hello, diffusers ✨)
Always having something baking or brewing
Using soft lighting to calm your nervous system
Keeping a rhythm of creating with your hands
Wearing things you love (not saving them for “someday”)
Prioritizing time outside as a daily reset
You don’t create a beautiful life through big moments.
You create it through:
repetition
atmosphere
and the tiny ways you show up every day
✨ “You’re not just creating a home—you’re creating memories.”
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380. 7 Thoughts That Are Making You Feel Disconnected in Your Relationship (and What to Think Instead)
04/23/2026 | 34 mins.
This episode is all about how your thinking is shaping your experience of your relationships—and how to shift it in simple, powerful ways.
We talk about:
Why we default to thinking the problem is “out there”
How your thoughts create your emotional experience (not the other person)
Why disconnection often starts internally, not externally
The “House of Joy” mindset in relationships
“They should be different” → creates resistance
“I shouldn’t have to go first” → creates emotional gridlock
“They always / they never” → creates distorted thinking
“We’re just not as connected anymore” → creates more disconnection
“They don’t care” → creates shutdown
“This shouldn’t be this hard” → creates discouragement
“This just isn’t working” → creates emotional withdrawal
Thinking your highest thoughts about the people you love
Creating connection intentionally (instead of waiting for it)
Practicing small, meaningful moments of love and presence
The 7 thoughts that create disconnection:What actually helps:Becoming the version of yourself you want to be in the relationship
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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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