391. How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming!

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

Dr. Edie Wadsworth

Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Christianity, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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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 Edie's Favorite Summer Mug (Anthropologie)https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/luanne-stoneware-mug?color=075&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&creative=&device=c&g_acctid=619-693-8226&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+LIAs+-+Home+-+G%26E+-+General&g_campaignid=22326114420&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_network=x&g_type=shopping&matchtype=&network=x&utm_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+LIAs+-+Home+-+G%26E+-+General&utm_content=&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22326128103&gbraid=0AAAAADnwqi7V3OAP6tZnW9DRIQ4L6Iybs&gclid=Cj0KCQjwof_QBhCgARIsADaMzOdw7i1ZQOjUmG5yh0kJJ-FkUGsFlheAxrjsqGzynrBbuRORs8_TTFwaApXdEALw_wcB Bronzing Stick & Highlighter (Opicola)https://opiccola.com/products/bronze-glow-balm?variant=48390013321371 Sourdough Discard Pita Bread Recipehttps://enwnutrition.com/sourdough-discard-pita-bread/ In This Episode We Talk About:Resources MentionedFavorite Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You know, I'm really passionate about making decisions that align with your faith and your values, especially when it comes to your family.
0:07.3	And one area where that can feel really challenging right now is health care.
0:11.7	Costs keep rising, and it's hard to feel confident that you're choosing the right path.
0:16.2	That's why I wanted to share something I've been learning about called Liberty Health Share.
0:20.6	It's not health insurance. It's a health care sharing ministry, which means you're joining a
0:25.3	community of believers who come together to help carry one another's medical expenses.
0:29.9	It's people living out the idea that we're stronger when we support each other and show up for
0:34.7	one another. They offer programs for different stages of life and different budgets.
0:39.0	So whether you're newly married, starting a family,
0:41.6	or just looking for a better, more aligned approach, it's worth checking out.
0:45.9	If you've been praying about a better way to navigate health care,
0:49.1	this could be something to look into.
0:50.6	You can learn more at libertyhealthshare.org. That's libertyhealthshare.org. Libertyhealthshare.
0:58.0	A force for good. Hello and welcome back to the podcast where you are invited for lighthearted
1:04.9	conversations about things that matter as you seek to live your most meaningful, beautiful, and joyful life.
1:29.0	I'm your host, Dr. Edie Wadsadsworth and i hope you enjoy your stay here at the house of joy hey everybody welcome back to the house of joy welcome back we are joining you probably the most bright and early we've ever top of the morning, too, yeah. We have never recorded this early.
1:32.7	It feels like we were getting up early to go to go hiking.
1:34.2	Yeah, it does feel like that.
1:36.5	We, like, we're rushing around.
1:37.2	Rushing around.
1:42.9	What you don't know is that this room has taken a complete transformation.
1:46.9	You can't tell, hopefully. That was the goal. Yeah.
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