House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

Today is a special, extra-fun episode because Emme and I are literally twinning (matching sets, matching Uggs… the whole thing). And it felt like the perfect day to talk about a theme that keeps popping up in our lives lately:

“I’m becoming my mother.”

Emme is in her becoming a mother era (baby girl on the way!), and I’m in my becoming a Grammy who knits baby bonnets era… so naturally, this conversation turned into a funny, tender, unexpectedly meaningful reflection on what we inherit, what we emulate, and what we choose to do differently.

We talk about:


The moment Emme got ready for church and her husband said, “You literally look exactly like your mom.” 😂


How we change as we age—from FOMO to JOMO (the joy of missing out)


What it’s like when your home becomes your favorite place to be


The beautiful parts of family legacy (and the parts we want to rewrite)


Why “becoming your mother” can be a gift… even if your relationship with your mom is complicated


The kind of women (and communities) that make you feel seen, cared for, and fed—in every sense of the word

We also share some cozy-life favorites at the end: what we’re listening to, what we’re making, what we’re reading, and a few things that are bringing us joy right now.

If this episode brings up tenderness for you—whether you’re grateful for your mom, grieving what you didn’t get, or trying to choose a new story for your own family—just know this: you’re allowed to take the good, heal what hurt, and create something beautiful from here.

You don’t have to repeat the past unconsciously.You get to choose what you carry forward. 💛

What we wore / style:


Matching loungewear set from Aerie 


Pants: https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/clothing/loungewear/offline-by-aerie-ott-fleece-super-wide-leg-pant/1703_1248_012?menu=cat1090003&ip=off&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_content=aerie&utm_campaign=nogender_bottoms_general&utm_term=nonbrand&utm_id=20001158336&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20001158336&gbraid=0AAAAADovoqLjtv7rK5koJ0J2dWjcJGF36&gclid=CjwKCAiAzZ_NBhAEEiwAMtqKy6wNdP7bsMjKrLVZlefMn_ZSRwfY7tpj6mHubROXUWKaVDY4N9DSUBoCFXQQAvD_BwE


Sweatshirt: https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/clearance/clothing/tops/sweatshirts-hoodies/offline-by-aerie-ott-seamed-quarter-zip-sweatshirt/2164_2141_012 

Food + kitchen fun:


Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook: https://a.co/d/0huVEwqh 


Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker: https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cuisinart-stainless-steel-electric-ice-cream-maker/?catalogId=79&sku=1347889&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Electrics%20%3E%20Ice%20Cream%20%26%20Gelato%20Makers&cm_ite=1347889_23617611785_aud-946744288042:pla-1418851112821&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23617611785&gbraid=0AAAAADrs9cHz3avoBHkGpnX6Aj0f9Laau&gclid=CjwKCAiAzZ_NBhAEEiwAMtqKy93QoeScTXkSehwqb0J8dmFdtAajk4iEV4dBJdUSpZwIrhC2I48e4RoCzJQQAvD_BwE 

Books:


How to Get Anything You Want by Elsie Lincoln Benedict (audiobook) https://a.co/d/01VcpoS6 

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Hi dear ones 💛

This episode is so special because I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes teaching from our spring workshop, The Confidence Code — and truly, this work has changed my life.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even know her anymore…” If you’ve felt your spark dim. If you’ve wondered whether your best days are behind you.

This is for you.

In this teaching, I walk you through four identity shifts that helped me step out of survival mode and into a life filled with energy, joy, purpose, and presence.

I share vulnerably about:


Watching old videos of myself from 8–11 years ago and barely recognizing that tired, inflamed, joyless version of me


Walking through anxiety, depression, perimenopause, weight gain, and the aftermath of our house fire


The decision I made to shift my identity from the inside out

And how that decision led to:


Writing a book


Building two thriving businesses


Healing my marriage


Adopting our son


Reclaiming my spark

If you’re ready to reconnect with your voice, your identity, and the highest version of yourself that God created, I would absolutely love to see you inside The Confidence Code workshop.

We’re also doing a special style mini-series inside the workshop — including:


A closet tour


A capsule wardrobe planning session for my upcoming Mediterranean trip


Behind-the-scenes identity work expressed through style

You can join us through the link in the show notes.

You are not stuck. You are not behind. And your spark is not gone.

She’s waiting for you to remember her. ✨

Join the workshop here: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/code
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Today we are talking about something every human needs: the art of restarting.

Because let’s be honest… most of us aren’t struggling with starting—we’re struggling with what happens after we fall off.

If you’ve ever had a great routine going and then life happened… if you’ve ever told yourself “I’m just not consistent,” or “I always quit,” this episode is for you. We’re reframing restarting as a skill, a mindset, and honestly… a superpower.


Why restarting feels emotional (and why that’s normal)


The “three-month struggle bus” — when motivation wears off and the real work begins


How shame turns one missed day into one missed month


Why you’re never restarting from zero


How to build a “restart fast” identity (playful, simple, no drama)


Why the story you tell yourself (“I’m not good at this”) becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy


How to increase desire and make your goals exciting again (yes… sometimes it’s the new shoes 😅)


The hidden cost of overthinking: how mental spirals take more energy than doing the thing


Mom restarting knitting (again and again) and why it finally stuck this time


Dad restarting golf after years away — and why that’s actually so inspiring


Emmy restarting decorating/creating a home and learning not to give up mid-process


Pregnancy routines, changing energy levels, and learning to restart with grace

The magic isn’t in never falling off. The magic is in how quickly you come back.

Restarting isn’t proof you’re failing— it’s proof you care… and you’re still in the game.

What’s one thing you want to restart this week—without shame? One walk. One prayer. One nourishing meal. One page. One tiny step.

And celebrate it. Every row. Every rep. Every restart.

In this episode, we talk about:Our real-life examples:The big takeaway:A gentle invitation for you:
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Today we’re talking about something that might sound light — but is actually deeply meaningful.

We’re talking about style.

Not trends. Not fast fashion. Not “what’s in.”

But identity. Presence. Expression. Becoming.

I truly believe 2026 is the year we stop dressing small.

In this episode, I share what’s been stirring in me as I plan my capsule wardrobe for our Mediterranean trip (Greece + Italy, here we come!) — and how this whole process has reminded me that confidence doesn’t live in your closet.

Style is not about copying someone else’s aesthetic. It’s about asking:

Who am I becoming? How do I want to feel when I walk into a room? What energy do I want to bring?

We talk about:


Why Lent isn’t about shrinking your life — but about stripping away what dulls you


The emotional power of color and texture


How midlife can tempt us to mute ourselves


Why maximalist energy feels like a homecoming for me


The difference between buying outfits and developing style


And how a simple closet edit can wake you back up

An invitation to: ✨ Stop apologizing ✨ Stop shrinking ✨ Stop dressing for who you were ✨ And step into your most alive, magnetic self

Because the world doesn’t need a quieter version of you.

It needs the truest version of you.

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363. 5 Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Life!

Feeling a little bored, restless, apathetic… or like you’re just going through the motions?

In today’s episode, Emme and I talk about 5 practical ways to fall back in love with your life — not by “blowing it all up,” but by becoming more present, more intentional, and more emotionally available for the life you already have.

Because here’s the truth: the fastest way to change your life is often to stop waiting for a different life… and start loving this one on purpose.

In this episode we cover:


Why attention is everything (and how your awareness can literally change your experience of life)


Reclaiming your agency when you feel stuck, tired, or “at the effect” of your circumstances


Expanding your emotional capacity so you can feel the hard stuff without shrinking—and enjoy the good stuff more deeply


Devoting yourself to the ordinary and creating rituals that make everyday life feel meaningful again


Practicing gratitude through stewardship: caring for your body, relationships, and calling like they matter (because they do)

This one is lighthearted, honest, and full of “try-this-today” takeaways—especially if you’ve been craving more joy, more presence, and more aliveness in your everyday.

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