House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a story that unexpectedly changed the way I experienced Christmas this year — and I think it might change yours too. A moment that began with holiday pressure, mental clutter, and the urge to “do more” turned into a powerful reminder of how most of us are actually living… and why so many women feel heavy, stuck, or disconnected during what’s supposed to be a magical season. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally cluttered, unmotivated, or like something inside you is asking for space — this episode is for you. The moment I didn’t go Christmas shopping — and why that choice changed everything How physical clutter often mirrors emotional clutter on the inside Why so many women feel “off” during the holidays (even when everything looks fine) The two nervous system states we live in: Survival Mode (sympathetic) — rushed, stressed, reactive, numb, or shut down Creation Mode (parasympathetic) — open, grounded, creative, joyful, connected Why most of us are living in survival mode without realizing it How unprocessed emotions don’t disappear — they turn into exhaustion, resentment, numbness, and overwhelm The emotional “backpack” we keep stuffing instead of unpacking A real-life parenting moment with my adventurous 13-year-old that illustrates how quickly we attach to stress — and how to release it faster Why your body cannot thrive in chronic fight-or-flight (and what that means for your health, joy, and relationships) How Christmas “magic” isn’t seasonal — it’s the emotional state we were designed to live in Why emotions don’t need months of analysis — they often need just a few minutes of presence How acknowledging what you’re holding instead of resisting it allows your nervous system to soften and reset The spiritual truth of Emmanuel — God with us — and what it means for your everyday emotional life Why you can’t create a life you love from survival mode How shifting your inner state changes how the world responds to you If this episode stirred something in you, I want to personally invite you to join me for Made for More, my three-day live virtual experience designed to help you move out of survival mode and into a life of clarity, joy, purpose, and emotional freedom. 🗓 January 7–9 ⏰ Live at noon Eastern (with replays) Inside Made for More, I’ll teach you step by step how to: Shift your emotional state Clear inner clutter Reconnect with your truest self Dream and design a life you actually love living Create from presence instead of pressure ✨ Warning: Made for More may cause sudden bursts of joy, clarity, wild hope, and new dreams. 👉 Register here: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/more  In This Episode, We Talk About:Made for More — The Event of the Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if this is the year you finally stop muscling your way through goals… and start living from who you truly are? In this cozy pre-Christmas episode, Dr. Edie and Emily Mae share 4 powerful sentences that can completely transform the way you experience 2026. These aren’t resolutions or rigid goals—they’re identity-shaping truths you can actually live from. If you’ve ever felt behind, exhausted, or secretly dreading “New Year, New You” culture, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. You’ll hear about:  Why waking up to the miracle of your everyday life changes everything  How to live from your highest and truest self (instead of your ego)  What it looks like to move through the year with higher energy and presence How to step into the fullness of your God-given potential and calling Why your joy and aliveness are part of your legacy of love How to think about 2026 in a way that feels hopeful, gentle, and deeply empowering Episode Resources: Rail Jeans: https://www.rails.com/products/normandie-pant-oceana?variant=46158541029545 Gorjana: https://www.gorjana.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopJZha-3xMXnMZdtxbACjSCCfkdZhDHtz3VCbDgP0CYTmlpQ3iC Amazon Green Pants: https://a.co/d/alpTfUh The Cortisol Cocktail: LMNT- Electrolytes - https://a.co/d/0ktuZQr   Young Living Aminos Young Living Mineral Essence  Join Made for More: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

want to ask you a different kind of question. What if the reason your life feels full but not spacious isn’t because you’re doing too much… but because there’s something inside you that hasn’t had room to breathe? Today we’re talking about what it really means to be a high-capacity woman—not in the hustle, grind, “do more” way, but in the deeply rooted, present, alive way. We’ll walk through:  Why your problem isn’t “too much to do” …and why your real limit might be emotional and spiritual capacity, not time.  What high capacity actually looks like on the inside Becoming a clean, clear channel—mentally, emotionally, spiritually—so you can hold the life you’re dreaming of.  How dreaming bigger makes you love your life now How your desires don’t pull you away from your life, they deepen your presence in it.  The quiet clutter stealing your capacity Old stories, limiting beliefs, unprocessed emotions, self-judgment—and how to gently start clearing space.  Simple journaling prompts to expand your inner capacity Questions you can ask yourself this week to listen to your life and make room for what’s next.  Why loving your life now is the legacy you leave How your presence, warmth, and emotional steadiness shape how people feel when they’re with you. This isn’t about cramming more into your schedule. It’s about becoming the woman who can hold the life she’s praying for. Use these in a quiet moment with your journal: What am I carrying emotionally right now that I haven’t fully felt or expressed? What belief about myself or my life feels heavy or limiting right now? What part of my life feels crowded or noisy—and what might it be asking for instead? If my inner world were clear and spacious, what desire might finally have room to speak? If this episode stirs something in you—if you’re longing for more joy, more desire, more aliveness in the year ahead—I would love to invite you to my favorite event of the year: ✨ Made for More – 3-Day Live Virtual Workshop January 7–9 Inside Made for More, I’ll walk you through: How to wake back up to your desires How to create a life that feels inspiring instead of overwhelming How to design your year to support the high-capacity woman you’re becoming And if you join by December 18th, you’ll also get my Dream Year Workshop free, where we’ll plan your entire year together with intention. 👉 Register here: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/more  You were not made to live muted. Your life was meant to be radiant, expressive, alive—and full of deep, steady joy. I’m so glad you’re here. 💛 Journaling Prompts from the EpisodeJoin Us for Made for More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Emme and I cozy up (apron, brown sweater, holiday chaos and all 😅) to talk about something so many women quietly struggle with—confidence. Especially in midlife, it can feel like your self-assurance has just… slipped away. Your body is changing, your roles are shifting, and suddenly you’re questioning things you never used to. But what if confidence isn’t something you earn by looking a certain way, achieving a certain goal, or finally “getting it together”? What if confidence is actually your natural state—and the real work is learning how to strip away everything that blocks it? We unpack a different way to see confidence: not as your ability to do anything, but as your willingness to feel anything. Embarrassment, disappointment, shame, vulnerability—your capacity to sit with those emotions, instead of avoiding or overthinking them, is what creates real confidence. We talk about people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking, shrinking back, and why trying not to feel disappointed is the very thing that keeps you stuck in disappointment. You’ll also hear: Emme’s honest story about losing (and then finding) confidence while planning her wedding My very first Thanksgiving as a hostess, Martha Stewart expectations, and instantly bursting into tears when my family walked in the door Why vulnerability is not weakness—but the doorway to true connection, safety, and joy in your relationships If you’ve ever walked into a room and wondered, “Why does everyone else seem so confident except me?”—this one’s for you. Your confidence is not missing. It’s just been covered up. Why midlife often triggers a “confidence dip” for women A new definition of confidence: your ability to tolerate and feel hard emotions How overthinking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism quietly block your true self The difference between ego-based “confidence” and grounded, humble confidence How vulnerability actually makes people feel safer and closer to you Simple ways to start accessing the confidence you already have Check out the NIV Application Bible here ⁠https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible⁠ and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Visit https://tinyurl.com/RONOmahaSteaks for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 dollars off use promo code FUN at checkout! Please donate at https://tinyurl.com/RONMercyShips  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit⁠  In This Episode, We Talk About: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of my absolute favorite yearly rituals—how I plan my year in a way that feels meaningful, beautiful, and actually doable. This is Part 1 of a four-part framework I’m teaching my clients this month called “Plan Your Most Magical Year Yet.” Today we’re starting where I always start: by looking back at the year you just lived with love instead of criticism. I’ll walk you through how I reviewed my own year—personally, in my relationships, in my rhythms, and in my work—using a simple four-quadrant framework you can copy. You’ll hear how I use my camera roll, a circle divided into four sections, and a lot of gratitude to remember what actually worked this year, what surprised me, and where God met me in ways I didn’t expect. Before we rush into resolutions and goals, this step grounds you in celebration and honor for the woman you’ve already been. The 4-part framework I use to plan my best year yet How to review your year using your camera roll Why we start with celebration, not self-criticism The 4 quadrants I use to review my year: Real-life examples from my own 2025 review Why focusing on celebration doesn’t deny the hard parts I’m teaching the full “Plan Your Most Magical Year Yet” class live on December 18th (all 4 steps of the framework, with prompts, worksheets, and a full workbook). When you join my Made for More Workshop (January 7–9) before December 18th, you’ll get this entire planning class for free as a bonus. 🎉 In Made for More we’ll: Wake up your desires and remember what you’re actually here to create Map out a powerful first quarter of the year Start building a life that feels aligned, intentional, and deeply joyful In this episode, you’ll learn:Want to plan your year with me?👉 Grab your spot for Made for More here:ediewadsworthcoaching.com/more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices