Mary Morance is the author of Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots and today's

conversation was genuinely like therapy for my soul. Mary shares her story of

growing up in a trailer and working her way up to attending an Ivy League

school and then receiving a multi-book book deal and how none of that ended

up satisfying the constant pressure that she places on herself to achieve. We

discuss how this constant need to feel seen in our society prevents us from

truly seeing others, how celebrating the winds of the people in our lives

heals our own hearts, and how the desire to achieve or to do anything should

always be rooted in a purposeful work for God's kingdom. I really enjoyed Mary's

heart and authenticity and it just felt like a conversation between two friends

over a cup of coffee so I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. Let's jump

in to today's conversation we were never promised that life would be easy but

when we do it together it becomes much easier. I genuinely believe that we have

to be intentional about creating a joyful life. I believe in happy parenting,

healthy marriages, long-lasting friendships, and making perfect memories in

imperfect homes. But those things require deep, holy, heart work. I am passionate

when it comes to sharing vulnerably about the things that people are not always

comfortable discussing and I am passionate about sharing practical wisdom that

has helped me to help you navigate through life less stressfully and more

purposefully. On the Living Easy Podcast you'll hear honest insight with a

biblical foundation to help you become best friends with your spouse again to

love your motherhood so much that you don't need wine or even coffee to get

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