Ever catch yourself feeling grumpy about how your kids are behaving or the messy, lived in, house? I caught myself going through my days this way and I got to the underlying thought: things should not be like this. My house should be cleaner. My kids should behave better. This week on the podcast I'm outlining what I did to change these thoughts and how that has completely changed how I navigate my days for the better. I also shared my next project that you are welcome to join me on early next year.

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Everything is as it should be [Episode 183]

In our family, birthday season is upon us! We have four fall birthdays leading right up to Thanksgiving. Our life circumstances up to this point have made simple birthday celebrations a necessity, but we've created traditions to still make them meaningful.

9 Meaningful and Simple Birthday Traditions [Episode 182]

Today is the LAST DAY of the Soaring Mothers Summit - so make sure to grab your free ticket to listen to the incredible sessions. On the podcast this week I'm sharing some of the miracles behind the soaring mothers summit as well as my own experience behind the scenes. I hope it will inspire you to face your own big things with faith that God will be there with you and help.

The Miracles Behind the Soaring Mothers Summit [Episode 181]

You might remember the conversation I had with @madelinecasey earlier this year about how to start something new.   Since then I've been experiencing a lot of new things and seeing some "new" things blossom into "committed to" things. But there are five steps from being curious about something to being committed to something.   Which is fabulous news for all of us because it gives us permission to get over our fears that worst case scenario will happen when we try something or that we will never get the results we want so we never begin.   Check out this weeks episode to figure out what stage you might be in on your own endeavors or how to finally start the thing you have been wanting to do - for you or your family!

How to Start Something New Part 2 [Episode 180]

 Last week I was feeling completely burned out and I dreamed of sneaking away for a few days to recharge my batteries. That wasn't a real possibility in the context of what we have going on in our family right now.   In the past I would have wallowed in self-pity and played the victim, staying miserable.   Instead I took a good hard look at what was in my circle of influence and got creative.   One week later and I'm living with a full bucket. What I did - and principles you can use to take a break without leaving your kids - on this weeks episode!

How to take a break when you can't leave your kids [Episode 179]

One of the commonly talked about concepts in motherhood circles is being lost in motherhood. It can strike at any season - when you first have a baby and have no clue what life looks like; when you have many kids or a full schedule and no time for you and the things you enjoy slips through the cracks; when you're kids grow up and leave the home and you don't know who you are or what you will do with all of the time that you spent devoted to your home and family. Whether you currently feel lost in motherhood or are afraid of finding yourself there, this weeks episode will help you figure out what to do.

What to Do When You Are Lost in Motherhood [Episode 178]

Anyone else get overwhelmed at the thought of music lessons for your kids but don't want to give up on your dream of having a musical family? In this weeks episode of the the podcast @crystalboyackmusicstudio is sharing WHY music in our home is so important (there is a long list of options to choose from - what resonates with you?) as well as the how. You don't need to be an amazing musician or have loads of money to bring music into your family.

Creating a Musical Home with Crystal Boyack [Episode 177]

Are you facing something really daunting in your life? Maybe it's something you chose, like a business goal or passion project that is time consuming or outside of your comfort zone. Or maybe it is just a circumstance that you are in with a challenging pregnancy, a family members illness, or a husband who is working long hours and not available to help at all. This week on the podcast we are talking about what to do when you are faced with something so hard you don't know how you'll get through it.

What To Do When You are Faced With Something So Hard You Don't Know How You'll Get Through It [Episode 176]

Andrew and I celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary last week. We sat down and reflected on 10 lessons we've learned in the last 10 years and shared them on this weeks podcast episode. We've done a lot of growing! What are your best lessons learned in your marriage?

10 Things We've Learned in 10 Years of Marriage with Andrew Jackson [Episode 175]

Have you ever experienced something so hard that you didn't think any good could come out of it? This week on the podcast I'm sharing an amazing conversation with @jessicabowden about her experience living through hyperemesis in pregnancy, as well as her journey navigating post partum depression and finding herself again in motherhood. I was so encouraged by her story and I'm grateful to be able to share it with you!

Riding the Motherhood Roller Coaster with Jessica Bowden [Episode 174]

Who's ready for heading back to school? I know a lot of us are excited for when we are settled into new routines and have the kids engaged in learning new things, but there is also a bit of anxiety and bracing for a bumpy few weeks while everyone gets adjusted to all the new schedules and expectations. This week on the podcast I'm sharing what we do to smooth out a lot of the bumps so everyone can enjoy getting back into the rhythm of school. This applies to both homeschooling and public school! What are your best back to school tips?

How to Smoothly Transition Back to School After a Long Break [Episode 173]

We just got back from a 70 hour road trip with our four young kids. We had an AMAZING time. In this weeks episode I'm sharing 21 things that made this huge undertaking successful. Whether you are going on a short weekend trip or a cross-country drive there is something for every driving situation. Add your best secrets for road tripping success in the comments!

20 Secrets for A Fun Road trip with Kids [Episode 172]

This week we are talking about choosing your word for the year and what my word is for 2021. If you are like most Exhausted Supermoms you are living a very full life and running in lots of directions. What we talk about in this week's episode will help you start living a bit more like a Soaring Mother as you decide on what matters to YOU in this season.

My word for 2021 [Episode171]

 Today I'm sharing my Overwhelm Toolbox on the podcast. 10 things you can do right now to help manage stressful situations and navigate challenging life circumstances. They all just take a few moments and don't require anything fancy. We've got this!

10 Things To Manage the Overwhelm [Episode170]

For a long time now, I've been navigating through how to balance the responsibilities I have for my marriage, our children, our home, homeschooling, podcasting and business. Maybe some of you have been figuring that out too.   It seems like there would be a simple productivity solution that will help us fit it all in (the Thriving in Motherhood Planner does help A LOT!) but the reality is each day is full of different circumstances, opportunities, and challenges that need to be navigated. Pair that with the endless uniqueness of ourselves and the individuals in our families and there is no one-size-fits all answer for balancing all we have going on in life.   Our guest today is Kathryn Voetberg @nowthatimamother is the mother of four in four years, and is passionate about teaching women how to use systems and strategy to cultivate a life they love to live, one of the three Pillars of Thriving that we talk about so much on the podcast.   In todays conversation Kathryn shares the why and how-to of making God and marriage her top priorities in life. We discuss being a wise steward of our pockets of time and how for her that has compounded into a number of successful businesses with her husband @nowthatimafather. We also discuss how we stay anchored and confident in navigating our day to day life with God.

Being A Wise Steward of your Marriage, Home, and Time with Kathryn Voetberg [Episode 169]

In our daily lives as mothers it can be difficult to remember motherhood is the perfect place to foster our own growth. In each episode we recognize, celebrate, and encourage growth in our motherhood journeys as a community of mothers.

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