House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

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.

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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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In this episode of House of Joy, I’m sharing five standards I no longer negotiate in midlife.

For years, I negotiated with myself about things that deeply mattered — my strength, my sleep, my emotional health, my hormones, my spiritual life. I told myself I was “fine.” I told myself I’d get to it later. I told myself it wasn’t that important.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

If you want to live with energy, leadership, joy, connection, and purpose… you have to decide what is no longer optional.

In this episode, I walk you through:


Why strength training has become essential for my longevity and calling


How emotional resilience protects your peace and transforms your relationships


Why sleep is sacred (and how I protect it)


The importance of taking ownership of your hormone health in midlife


The spiritual rhythm that grounds and refills me week after week

These aren’t trends. They aren’t fads. They’re standards.

And when you stop negotiating the things that support your body, mind, and spirit, everything changes.

As you listen, I’d love for you to ask yourself: What are my non-negotiables in this season of life?

Because you deserve a life that feels strong, stable, and deeply nourished.

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Today you’re in for such a treat — my sister Gina is on the podcast! We’re talking about sisterhood, family, healing, and the kind of bond that’s forged when you’ve walked through life side-by-side.

We start with the sweetest recap of our Key West surprise trip for our mom’s 80th birthday (including the restaurant moment that made us all cry… and the golf cart adventures we’ll never forget). Then we zoom out and talk about what it really looks like to stay close as sisters through different seasons — raising kids, becoming grandmothers, and learning how to show up for each other with love and steadiness.

Gina also shares about a big transition: after nearly 20 years working in church leadership and administration, she felt a clear “green light” from God to step into a new chapter — and she’s now on our team helping with the finance side of the business. We talk about what it’s like to change careers later in life, and how coaching (and especially Master Coach) has helped her soften, feel, and find real freedom on the inside.

This episode is full of laughs, memories, and the kind of conversation that reminds you: you don’t have to do life alone — and it’s never too late to grow.

In this episode, we talk about:


Surprising our mom in Key West for her 80th birthday (and why it meant so much)


What makes sibling relationships thrive (and what doesn’t)


How our childhood shaped us differently — even though we lived the same story


Gina’s big career transition after two decades in church leadership


“I’m fine” energy, emotional suppression, and the brave work of softening


Why coaching helps you build a better life on the inside (even if the outside looks the same)


The joy of doing life together through motherhood and grandparenthood

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