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In this episode, we explore the challenges of cultural shock and differences your missionary might face, whether serving in a foreign country or a different part of the U.S. As moms, our role isn’t to shield them from the unfamiliar but to be a safe, nonjudgmental space as they navigate these experiences.

Learn what happens in the brain when encountering something new, how curiosity can replace judgment, and why discomfort is a natural part of growth. You’ll also discover practical tips for responding empathetically and helping your missionary (and yourself) embrace cultural differences with an open heart.

Highlights:

• What happens in the brain when facing something unfamiliar.
• Tools for staying curious instead of judgmental.
• How to validate your missionary’s feelings and encourage growth.
• Managing your own cultural shock as a parent.

Takeaways:
Cultural differences aren’t about right or wrong—they’re just different. By modeling curiosity and validation, you can help your missionary feel supported as they adapt and grow.

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As we settle into this in-between space between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and realign. Today, we’ll dive into the practice of looking back at 2024—the wins, the challenges, and the lessons—and how it sets the stage for a purposeful and intentional 2025.

In this episode, I share:
🌟 The transformative power of reflecting on the past year.
🌟 A simple process to recap your 2024, including how to use your calendar, photos, and journal as tools for memory and gratitude.
🌟 My personal reflections from 2024: family milestones, hard moments, and unexpected lessons.
🌟 How reflection deepens clarity, builds gratitude, boosts confidence, and provides direction for the year ahead.
🌟 Tips for setting intentions that feel expansive, inspiring, and aligned with your true self.

A Few Highlights from My 2024:
💡 My youngest son’s senior wrestling journey and his humbling yet growth-filled second-place finish at State.
💡 Sending a missionary to Zimbabwe and navigating the emotions of farewell, home MTC, and visa delays.
💡 Personal milestones, including losing 30 pounds and embracing emotional growth through understanding my nervous system.
💡 Navigating challenges like my mom’s cancer diagnosis and stroke, and the beautiful support that surfaced from family and friends.
💡 Spiritual growth that deepened my testimony and allowed me to embrace the truth that my children have a Savior—and it’s not me.

Practical Tools You’ll Learn:
📝 The power of journaling for tracking growth, processing challenges, and celebrating wins.
🌱 How to identify patterns in your life to guide your approach to the new year.
🙏 Embracing gratitude as a tool for reframing hard moments and finding meaning in the mess.
✨ Writing letters of gratitude—to yourself, your missionary, or anyone who has impacted your journey.

Intentions for 2025:
As we look ahead, we’ll discuss setting intentions that feel aligned, inspiring, and expansive. Whether it’s focusing on personal health, deepening your spiritual practices, or exploring new possibilities (hello, “possibility walks”!), you’ll learn how to create goals that support long-term growth and joy.

This episode is all about creating a pause, honoring the year behind us, and welcoming the year ahead with open arms and a heart full of gratitude.

🎙 Listen in and take this reflective journey with me. Let’s make 2025 a year of intentional growth, meaningful experiences, and deep connection.

👉 Join the conversation: Share your reflections and intentions in my Facebook group!

Thank you for an incredible 2024, and I’ll see you next year! 💛

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The holidays can be a beautiful time of connection and joy, but let’s be honest—sometimes family dynamics can be… tricky. If you’ve ever felt triggered, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate challenging conversations or behaviors, you’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re exploring what you can control: yourself. I’ll teach you how to recognize your body’s nervous system responses, simple tools for regulating when you feel reactive, and how to set loving boundaries without guilt.

You don’t have to fix anyone or change their behavior to feel peace this holiday season. You get to decide how you want to show up.

If you’re ready to shift from chaos to calm and enjoy the holidays on your terms, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize when your nervous system is activated
• Simple tools to calm your body in the moment
• How to set healthy, loving boundaries
• The power of focusing on what you can control

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Fifty episodes—what a milestone! I want to take a moment to thank each of you for being here, for listening, and for creating this incredible community.

To mark this special occasion, I’m opening up and sharing a deeply personal journey—my faith journey. This is a story of questioning, struggle, healing, and rediscovery, and I hope that it brings you peace and clarity, especially if you or someone you love is navigating a similar path.

In this episode, I dive into:

• My breaking point: grappling with feelings of unworthiness, guilt, and a high-demand religion.
• The impact of my children stepping away from the church and how that challenged my belief system.
• Wrestling with difficult topics like church history, polygamy, and patriarchy—and why I decided to stop carrying the weight of those struggles.
• How a loving, healing Christ changed everything for me.
• Practical steps I took to find peace in my faith journey: setting boundaries, giving myself grace, and reconstructing my testimony.

If you’re struggling to support a loved one who’s questioning or stepping away from the faith, I share:

• How to create safety by listening with curiosity and without judgment.
• Why you don’t need to have all the answers.
• The importance of prayer—not to change them, but to trust God with their journey.

Faith journeys are not crises; they’re evolutions. If you or someone you love is questioning their faith, this episode will remind you that growth can be messy and beautiful all at once—and that it’s okay to not have it all figured out.

Make sure to listen until the end, where I share tips for being supportive, staying anchored in your own faith, and trusting God with the ones you love most.

Resources mentioned:

• Come As You Are by Samuel Norton
• The Chosen series

Let me know your thoughts on this episode—I’d love to hear how it resonates with you. And don’t forget to tune in next week as we dive into strategies for dealing with difficult people during the holidays!

Thank you for being here, and here’s to continuing this journey together.

Warmly,
Michelle

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Feeling overwhelmed by your own emotions and nervous system? In this episode, we explore how emotions show up in your body, what your nervous system is trying to tell you, and how you can map your emotions to build resilience. Learn simple, practical tools to stay calm and connected, even in stressful moments.

What You'll Learn:

• How to recognize emotions in your body and map them.
• The role of your nervous system in managing stress and emotional responses.
• Common triggers for missionary moms and how to handle them.
• Practical tools to calm your nervous system and regain clarity.

Why This Matters:
Understanding your emotions and nervous system helps you stay grounded and show up as the supportive mom your missionary needs—without letting stress take over.

Resources Mentioned:

• Journaling exercise to map your emotions.
• Simple calming techniques like deep breathing and grounding.

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This holiday season, are you feeling the pull of comparison? Join us as we explore why comparison feels so tempting, why it doesn’t serve you, and how to quiet your inner critic. Discover simple strategies to let go of the “shoulds,” reclaim joy, and focus on what truly matters to you and your family.

In This Episode:

• Why comparison is natural but not the full story
• How to recognize and reframe your inner critic
• Letting go of unrealistic “shoulds”
• Finding connection and joy by embracing your unique holiday season

Takeaways:

• Pause, notice, and reframe comparison.
• Celebrate your small wins every day.
• Focus on what feels meaningful for you and your family.

Let this season be about grace, joy, and connection—not perfection.

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In this episode, I share actionable ways to build confidence for yourself and help your kids do the same. We'll explore how to develop confidence in areas like praying—especially praying out loud in front of others—and how small steps can lead to big changes.

I also introduce a powerful tool called the Dare of the Day. This practice involves writing down small, manageable challenges that gently push you out of your comfort zone. By tackling these dares, you can signal to your nervous system that it's safe to grow and try new things, laying a foundation of grounded confidence.

Building confidence is a lifelong journey, but with these strategies, you and your kids can take meaningful steps toward becoming more assured and resilient. Tune in and start your confidence-building journey today!

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In this episode, my brother, Travis Stephensen, and I discuss the challenges of letting go of judgment—both toward ourselves and our missionaries. We discuss the negative narratives we often tell ourselves, like “I’m not enough” or “Did I do enough to prepare my child for their mission?” and how these feelings can creep into how we view our kids' progress.

Travis shares insights about the unrealistic standards we set and how they can create a gap between where we are and where we think we should be. We discuss the importance of grace, reframing our meager offerings, and the incredible ways God multiplies what we bring—even if it feels small or imperfect.

We also explore how to support missionaries when they feel they’re not measuring up, offering them validation, permission to feel, and a safe space to share their struggles. Finally, we reflect on how gratitude and grounding can shift our perspective, helping both parents and missionaries find peace in the journey.

Wherever you’re at in your missionary mom experience, remember: your feelings are valid, your efforts matter, and we’re here for all of it—the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Let’s embrace the messy middle together!

Mentioned in this episode:

• The power of listening without trying to fix
• God’s “impossible math” with our offerings
• How to normalize emotions for yourself and your missionary

Thank you for being here. Let’s keep putting goodness into the world. 💛

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