House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

How do you stay grounded when life feels beautiful and hard at the same time?

Because if we're honest, this season has held both.

There has been so much joy, so much laughter, so many moments we never want to forget. And there have also been tears, uncertainty, overstimulation, and the reality of walking through something we never would have chosen.

In this episode, we're talking about how we want to show up in seasons like these. How do we keep our hearts soft instead of becoming bitter? How do we stay open to the miracles, the goodness, and the love that are still right in front of us? How do we create a beautiful life even when life isn't going according to plan?

We share some of what we're learning about intention, presence, grief, gratitude, and why we believe you can still have a magical summer—even if life feels messy right now.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, emotional, or like life is moving faster than you can keep up with, we hope this conversation feels like sitting on the porch with friends.


Why hard seasons don't have to steal your joy


The difference between reacting to life and creating it on purpose


What our recent family staycation taught us about presence


How to soften instead of harden when life feels unfair


Learning to feel your emotions without getting stuck in them


Why intentionality changes your experience of life


Preparing your heart for the season you're entering


Finding beauty, connection, and meaning in ordinary moments


How we're thinking about the months ahead as a family


Creating your most magical summer—no matter what life brings

✨ Join us for our FREE workshop: Your Most Magical Summer ediewadsworthcoaching.com/summer 

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 Sourdough Discard Pita Bread Recipehttps://enwnutrition.com/sourdough-discard-pita-bread/ 

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390. THE SUMMER RESET! 7 Tiny Habits That Make Life Feel Magical Again

This summer could have easily felt consumed by uncertainty.

Instead, Edie and her family made a decision: to create as much joy, connection, and magic as possible right in the middle of it.

In this episode, she shares the seven tiny habits helping her savor this season, stay present with the people she loves, and create meaningful memories—even while navigating hard circumstances.

If you've ever felt like summer disappears before you can enjoy it, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, pay attention, and intentionally create a season full of wonder.


Why some summers feel magical and others feel like a blur


The power of starting your day before your phone does


How dream journaling helps you create life on purpose


Why porch sits have become one of Edie's favorite daily rituals


The importance of hobbies that don't make you money


Summer foods, tiny celebrations, and creating everyday joy


How spending more time outside reconnects you to what matters


Why connection is the thing you'll remember most

In This Episode:Your Most Magical Summer Workshopediewadsworthcoaching.com/summer
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Today we’re talking about the voice in your head — that constant inner dialogue that most of us hardly even notice anymore. The criticism. The pressure. The negativity. The harshness we often direct toward ourselves without realizing how deeply it affects the way we experience our lives… and the people around us.

One of the things we talk about in this episode is how our thoughts become the emotional atmosphere we live in. And not only that — they spill over into our homes, our marriages, our friendships, and the way our children learn to think about themselves too.

This isn’t about shame or “fixing yourself.” It’s about becoming aware with compassion. It’s about noticing the patterns that no longer serve you and learning how to renew your mind with more grace, gratitude, truth, and peace.

We also talk about:


why negative thinking becomes so automatic


how criticism toward others often reflects criticism toward ourselves


the emotional “tone” we bring into a room


motherhood, nervous systems, and emotional regulation


practical ways to shift your mindset


why gratitude changes everything


learning to agree with God about who you are

This one feels deeply important and deeply hopeful.

You are not stuck with the voice in your head. You can practice a gentler, truer way of living.

We love you so much and are so grateful you’re here. ✨

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This episode is such a special one.

A few weeks ago, we hosted our Next Level Life Summit and opened enrollment for our Christian Life Coach Certification program. During the summit, I sat down with several of the amazing women from our coaching community for a live panel conversation… and after we finished, I knew I wanted to share it here on the podcast too.

Because honestly? This conversation became about so much more than coaching.

It became about courage. About purpose. About midlife reinvention. About healing. About becoming more fully alive to your own life.

These women share so honestly about:


feeling restless and called to more


overcoming fear and self-doubt


finding confidence later in life


balancing family, motherhood, marriage, and meaningful work


learning to trust God with the next step


and discovering that it’s never too late to create a beautiful life

I think you’ll hear pieces of yourself in this conversation no matter what season you’re in.

And if you’ve been feeling a quiet stirring lately… this episode may just be the encouragement your heart needed.

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387. You Were Made to Make! Why Creation Brings Us Fully Alive

Today we’re talking about:


Why women often slip into “consumption mode” in midlife


The difference between consuming and creating


Why creativity is part of your divine inheritance


The hidden exhaustion that comes from suppressing your gifts


How creating beauty and connection nourishes us deeply


Why your soul might be craving expansion, not shrinking


The powerful role women play as creators of belonging and beauty


Why creation produces energy instead of draining itsds


How to feel more alive, inspired, and fulfilled in this season of life

Plus:


Dr. Edie shares her newest finished knitting project 🧶


Stories from Emme’s baby shower weekend


Family staycation prep chaos 😂


The beauty of women creating meaningful spaces and traditions for one another


An invitation into the Next Level Life Masterclass

🔗 Links Mentioned


Next Level Life Masterclass- https://youtube.com/live/Vw4rLNj1-9w?feature=share 


Homemade Wendy’s Frosty recipe- https://www.budgetbytes.com/homemade-frosty/ 


Banana chocolate chip muffin recipe- https://preppykitchen.com/banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/#recipe 

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