House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.

  1. 4d ago

    404. I Said Yes to Myself: An Interview with Skye Lamont

    Today I'm sharing a conversation that stayed with me long after we hit stop recording. Skye Lamont has been in Life Mentoring School for under a year, and before that she'd already been a certified life coach since 2002. She's also a fantasy novelist with seven completed books, and for years she believed she could only really pursue one calling at a time — the writer or the coach, never both. This conversation is about what happened when she stopped believing that. Here they are: How the creation cycle helped Skye uncover a decades-old, sneaky thought quietly running underneath her marriage — the belief that she'd picked the wrong husband Why so many women, especially in midlife, live from an "either/or" belief about their gifts — and what changed when Skye started practicing "and" instead The real story behind why she stayed off social media for eight years, and what it took for her to finally start a YouTube channel Why the biggest surprise of coach certification wasn't learning to coach other people — it was learning to "go first" and do the work on herself What made this community different from every other coaching certification she's done, and why she says you don't get the full benefit of the work without it Her encouragement for any woman who feels made for more but hasn't taken the leap yet "I said yes to becoming a coach and getting certified. But what I really said yes to was myself." Links Mentioned: • YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SkyeLamontCreative • Website: https://skyelamont.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyelamont Learn more about our Next Level Life Summit: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/life  Learn more about Life Mentoring School and coach certification: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/  https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/certificationwaitlist  Subscribe to the House of Joy Substack: https://ediewadsworth.substack.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 11

    403. 10 House Rules for Living Well (A Peek Into the House of Joy Week)

    Did you know the House of Joy has actual house rules? A book landed in my mailbox this week called House Rules, and at the very same time we were gearing up for our Week in the House of Joy — and the two collided in this episode. So here they are. Ten house rules that make life better, whether it's an ordinary Tuesday or something much harder. Here they are: We don't wait for special occasions — use the china, buy the flowers, wear the good PJs, now All feelings are allowed here — the goal isn't to feel good all the time, it's to feel anything without abandoning yourself We tell good stories — the circumstance doesn't get the final say on the story you tell about it We make things beautiful on purpose — even hospital rooms, even hard seasons We're always making something — creating moves you out of survival mode and into a life you're actually building We take care of the woman who lives here — sleep, movement, nourishment, friends, prayer, margin We take our fun very seriously — dancing, boat rides, tiny ice cream cones on a regular Saturday We ask ourselves, what would be amazing? — tapping into desire instead of just what needs to be done Everybody who comes through the door gets to belong — even when they believe or live differently than you do We leave the door open — because your house of joy was never meant to be just for you Your house of joy was never meant to be just for you. So consider this your invitation in. Links Mentioned Join us for A Week in the House of Joy: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/life  Get a ticket to the Next Level Life Summit: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/life  The book House Rules mentioned in this episode: https://www.target.com/p/house-rules-by-myquillyn-smith-hardcover/-/A-89609027?sid=&TCID=PDS-22806998620&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22803281030&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfYyzK8sQi4BepTJ9_5cFL1wx&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7eXTBhDBARIsAKF-w478NNpbN04KkCwp5tKX0x_UWNWyFpNCb3iAlnTpyrUWDJ-TsgWGV7EaAukKEALw_wcB  Subscribe to the House of Joy Substack: https://ediewadsworth.substack.com/  Last week's episode, 402: Why You Feel Behind, Broke, or Stuck (And What To Do About It):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/402-why-you-feel-behind-broke-or-stuck-and-what-to-do/id1472947590?i=1000778655014  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 28

    402. Why You Feel Behind, Broke, or Stuck (And What To Do About It) — Best of House of Joy // RE-RELEASE

    This is a Best of House of Joy rerelease — one of our most downloaded episodes from the past year, and with August coming up soon (fresh starts, new rhythms, back-to-school energy), it felt like the perfect time to bring it back around. Scarcity doesn't always look like money. Most of the time, it's hiding in your thoughts about your time, your relationships, your pace, your worth — quietly draining your energy without you even realizing it's there. In this episode, I'm walking through five sneaky scarcity thoughts almost all of us think without noticing, and what abundance actually sounds like instead. Here they are: "I'm always behind" — and why this thought quietly keeps you stuck and paralyzed instead of moving you forward "I don't have enough time" — and the difference between chronos time and kairos time (and how to collapse time instead of losing it) "I don't follow through" — and why looking for evidence of the opposite changes everything "It's too late for me" — and why so many of the most successful people didn't even start until midlife "I need to see proof before I believe" — and why belief has to come before the results, not after Abundance, in the end, is just faith. Faith that you're provided for, that you're supported, that your best days aren't behind you — they're still coming. Links Mentioned: Hiya Kids Vitamins (50% off your first order): https://hiyahealth.com/HouseOfJoy  The Ningxia Red Metabolic Reset mentioned in this episode: https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=65b91cb46c6367000a127d22&enrollerId=1443424&sponsorId=1443424&userName=Edie  Subscribe to the House of Joy Substack: https://ediewadsworth.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 21

    401. The Invisible Architecture of a Beautiful Life

    There's an old story about three bricklayers. A traveler stops and asks the first one what he's doing. Without looking up, he says, "I'm laying bricks." He asks the second, and gets, "I'm building a wall." But the third one — same bricks, same mortar, same hot sun — says, "I'm building a cathedral." Eyes sparkling. We're all laying bricks every single day. Laundry, meals, conversations, rhythms. The question is whether we know what we're actually building. In this episode, I'm walking through seven invisible, unseen pieces of architecture that build a genuinely beautiful life — and it's probably not what you think. Here they are: Why your daily rhythms are quietly building your identity, one small decision at a time Why beauty isn't superficial — it's how God designed the world, and how your nervous system knows it's safe Why creating more than you consume matters, even in the smallest ways Why the words you speak build the emotional atmosphere of your whole life Why hospitality starts with your own nervous system, not your centerpieces Why play might be one of the most spiritual things you do Why faith means remembering it was never all up to you in the first place You're not just laying bricks today. You're building something — whether you mean to or not. So what are you building? Links Mentioned:  The book referenced on habits and identity, Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73056364  Subscribe to the House of Joy Substack: https://ediewadsworth.substack.com/  Last week's episode, 400: 5 Things Birth Week Taught Me About Loving Well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/400-5-things-birth-week-taught-me-about-loving-well/id1472947590?i=1000776716504 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 14

    400. 5 Things Birth Week Taught Me About Loving Well

    Last week I got to witness one of the greatest gifts of my life: the birth of my sixth grandbaby, sweet Ellie Jo. Watching my daughter Emme become a mother—and watching everyone around her show up to love her so well—taught me more about love than almost anything else could. In this episode, I'm sharing five things birth week reminded me about how to really love the people in your life, especially when things get hard, unpredictable, or emotional. Why loving people well starts with choosing the highest thoughts you can believe Why emotional capacity is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and others Why the best helpers don't need to be the hero Why speaking life over the people you love matters more than you know Why the holiest work often looks completely ordinary Whether you're welcoming a new baby, walking through something hard like we are right now, or simply loving the people in front of you today—I hope this conversation is an encouragement to you. Links Mentioned: Subscribe to the House of Joy Substack here — this Friday's post will have the Grammy bag, the Grammy sweater, and a few of the recipes I took to the kids: https://ediewadsworth.substack.com/ Last week's episode, referenced when I talked about packing my Grammy bag: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/399-how-to-find-rest-for-your-soul-even-when-life-feels-heavy/id1472947590?i=1000775750627 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 7

    399. How to Find Rest for Your Soul (Even When Life Feels Heavy)

    399. How to Find Rest for Your Soul (Even When Life Feels Heavy) One of the greatest gifts God has been teaching me lately is this: Life can be heavy without becoming unbearable. This conversation came after one of those days where Stevie and I had a really hard conversation sitting in the middle of the lake…and then we surfed afterward. It felt strange at first, almost like we shouldn't be allowed to laugh after crying. But maybe that's exactly what Jesus meant when He said His yoke is easy and His burden is light. He doesn't always remove the hard thing. He carries the weight of it with us. If you've been carrying around tomorrow's worries, living under the weight of uncertainty, or feeling like your soul is just tired, I hope this episode reminds you that rest isn't the absence of burdens. It's trusting that you don't have to carry them alone. In this episode we talk about: What "rest for your soul" actually means Jesus' invitation to carry life's burdens differently Holding grief and joy at the same time Why fun isn't something you earn Finding renewal in ordinary moments Practical rhythms that help lighten your emotional load The importance of creating beauty even in difficult seasons Want to live with more energy, joy and abundance? Click here for our Design Your Bundle!  https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/bundle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jun 30

    398. Your Brain Needs a Summer Job (Or It'll Create One)

    Your brain was designed to solve problems. But if you don't intentionally give it something meaningful to focus on, it will create problems where none need to exist. In this episode, Dr. Edie Wadsworth shares why creating something beautiful—even during difficult seasons—can completely change the way you experience your life. From knitting a sweater through hospital waiting rooms to planting tomatoes, learning new skills, and setting simple 90-day goals, this conversation is an invitation to stop letting your brain default to criticism and instead give it something life-giving to build. If you've been overthinking, worrying, criticizing yourself, or feeling stuck, this episode is the gentle reset your mind may need. Why your brain naturally looks for problems How criticism becomes your brain's default when it lacks purpose Why creating beauty is a powerful antidote to anxiety The story behind Edie's beloved Frankie Sweater Why 90-day goals work so well Simple ideas to create a more magical summer How to redirect your mind toward what matters most https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/bundle  ➡️ Link in show notes Receive 50% off your first order: hiyahealth.com/HOUSEOFJOY  In this episode, you'll learn:Links MentionedDesign Your Life, Live Your Purpose 90-Day GuideHiya Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jun 25

    397. Love as Your True Identity (Not Just Something You Do)

    397. Love as Your True Identity (Not Just Something You Do) One of the biggest misconceptions about personal growth is that it's all about becoming more productive, more successful, or more accomplished. But what if the real goal is becoming more loving? In this episode, I'm sharing a special teaching from inside Life Mentoring School about what it really means to live from your true self. When we begin receiving God's love instead of striving to earn it, everything changes—from the way we see ourselves to the way we show up in our relationships, our homes, and even the ordinary moments of everyday life. We also talk about why love isn't pretending everything is okay. True love is willing to feel deeply, tell the truth, grieve honestly, and still hold onto hope. I hope this conversation encourages you to slow down, soften your heart, and remember who you already are. Why love is the highest expression of your true self The difference between living from fear and living from love How your "ordinary Tuesday" reveals what you're really practicing Why vulnerability is essential for authentic love Learning to create from desire instead of resentment What it means to nurture the people and places God has entrusted to you How to see beauty and hope even in difficult seasons In this episode, we talk about: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.

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