Hey friend! Is it hard to put down your phone, even when you realize you’re numbing out? Is distraction really a bad thing? And what can we do to get back on track after it’s gone too far? Today’s episode is a great conversation with author Amy Seiffert about all the things we consume that are filling our minds but starving our souls. Amy and I get super practical in our discussion on how we can replace spiritual junk food with things that will nourish the center of who we are.   Listen in as we talk about:  Two things we tend to think of as helpful that can actually do more harm than good Three practices you can start incorporating this week to care for your soul How small, simple shifts can have a game-changing impact on our lives Why Sabbath rest is so important and why there are fewer (and better!) rules around Sabbath than you may think The crucial role of community in our lives, why women often push it to the back burner, and the power of encouragement  Amy Seiffert is a speaker and author of two books, including her latest, Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free. Amy lives with her husband and their three children in Ohio.  Favorite quotes: ~“I will be consuming and taking in various things but it is starving my soul. We need a spiritual diet change.” ~“How often because of the noise and the distractions, we can’t even hear what God might be saying.” ~“Start with silence and put the phone down. Practice looking outside and sitting there and not producing or pushing just letting yourself be loved.” ~“What would it look like to take a whole day and everyone you encounter, you practice saying to yourself, “I see an image bearer.” You begin to restore dignity, value, and worth to every person in front of you.” ~“It is a small shift but that very small shift is going to have a phenomenal impact on our spiritual health, emotional health, and mental health.” ~“What would it look like every time we meet to think in your brain when I show up part of my job in our community is to encourage?” Coaching this week:  How to honor your priorities in your friendships (25:33) Links to great things we discussed:  Amy Seiffert Website  Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free Amy Seiffert Instagram Shrinking The Making of Biblical Womanhood Gratitude - Brandon Lake MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe Urban Decay Eyeshadow Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli