The Unsidelined Life

Eileen Noyes
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The Unsidelined Life is the fresh and dynamic show hosted by Eileen Noyes, author of "Sidelined No More" and "Rise Up, Lady Bellator," speaker, mentor, and founder of Lady Bellator, advocating for women lost in the shuffle of family life. Join Eileen each week as she dives into the world of womanhood, tackling topics like motherhood, relationships, and purpose at every stage of life. With her unique perspective as the former spouse of an NFL player, Eileen brings stories and insights that resonate with everyone. Discover what God has in store for you this season with The Unsidelined Life, where you'll explore your potential and step confidently into a future full of possibilities.

  1. JAN 28

    Changes Ahead: Why I'm Slowing Down the Podcast (And What's Coming Next)

    Big changes are coming to The Unsidelined Life podcast, and I wanted to bring you behind the scenes to share what's happening and why. After launching my coaching program in November and working with 10+ incredible women, I'm realizing something has to shift. God is calling me to focus on coaching, finish my Proverbs 31 Lady Bellator devotional, and steward this season well. In this episode, I share: Why the podcast is slowing down (but not stopping) The "clean house" assignment God gave me that became my entire coaching framework How God transformed a physical decluttering project into spirit, soul, and body healing The three-phase framework: Messes → Function/Order → Maintenance What's ahead for the Proverbs 31 devotional and future projects How my clients are experiencing transformation in different seasons of life Why Proverbs 31:10 is where we finally land after all these episodes Here's what God showed me: When He told me to "clean house" last summer, I thought He meant decluttering my physical home. He was revealing the entire coaching framework He wanted me to use with women. Clean house in your spirit. Deal with the messes. Heal from the wounds. Create a function and order. Establish new systems. Maintain the standard. The same process that brought peace to my physical home is the same process bringing transformation to my clients in spirit, soul, and body. What's changing: Podcast episodes will slow down as I prioritize coaching and book writing Content will still come, just less frequently I'm committed to finishing the Proverbs 31 series Next episode dives into Proverbs 31:10 (finally!) What's staying the same: My heart is to help women live in the fullness of who God called them to be The mission is to raise Lady Bellators who know they have a voice Walking alongside women through transformation If you're a mom, wife, or woman who wants to step into the other things God is calling you to, I'd love to work with you. My 90-day coaching program addresses messes in spirit, soul, and body so you can show up differently for your family, your calling, and yourself. Ready to transform? Email me at hello@ladybellator.com for a FREE 40-minute strategy session. Proverbs 31:10 (my paraphrase): "A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman. Who can find her? She's far more precious than jewels. She is a woman of strength and mighty valor. She's full of wealth and wisdom." That's you. That's me. The first person who needs to find her is YOU. Connect with me: Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community | Email

  2. The Proverbs 31 Woman Explained: What a Virtuous Woman Really Means (Season 2 Highlights)

    JAN 21

    The Proverbs 31 Woman Explained: What a Virtuous Woman Really Means (Season 2 Highlights)

    For years, I looked at the Proverbs 31 woman and felt like I could never measure up. She seemed perfect, tireless, and frankly... impossible. But at 52, God opened my eyes to what this biblical passage actually means-and it changed everything. In this Season 2 compilation episode, I'm sharing the most impactful moments from our journey through Proverbs 31, including: The true meaning of "virtuous woman" in the Old Testament (hint: it's not quiet or timid) How the Proverbs 31 woman is actually a warrior, not a doormat. Practical ways to pray for your sons, daughters, and spouse Biblical wisdom for navigating difficult parenting conversations How to discover where God is calling you to use your voice Finding freedom in the skillset you've been given. The word translated as "virtuous" in Proverbs 31 is the Hebrew word "Chayil"-which means strength, power, valor, and warrior. This woman isn't just nice and subdued. She's Lady Bellator: royalty with a scepter AND a sword. Whether you're a mom, wife, entrepreneur, or all of the above, this episode will help you see yourself the way God sees you-as a woman of strength who can live in the fullness of who He's called you to be, inside and outside of your home. In This Episode: Lady Bellator identity and the warrior woman concept Being a spiritual warrior and standing in the gap for your family Speaking life and praying Scripture over your children Setting an example for your daughter's future relationships Praying for your husband's eyes, heart, and purity Teaching kids biblical wisdom about gray areas Stewarding your time and energy as a leader Finding your calling where the enemy has tried to silence you Understanding that Proverbs 31 will look a little different in each woman's life If you've ever felt discouraged by Proverbs 31 or wondered how to balance being a devoted wife and mother while living out your God-given purpose in other areas, this episode is for you. Ready to step into your identity as a Proverbs 31 woman? I'm accepting new clients for my 90-day coaching program, Healed Mom, Restored Home. Schedule your FREE 40-minute strategy session at hello@ladybellator.com.  Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community | Email

  3. 12/31/2025

    Woman of Virtue Means Warrior - Reclaim Your True Identity

    Eileen Noyes closes out 2025 with three life-changing questions to carry into the new year: (1) Challenge your mindset, (2) Go to the source, and (3) Who does God specifically say you are? She shares how seeing Voddie Baucham describe the ideal godly man triggered discouragement about her remarriage until God reminded her that every couple struggles, and He doesn't work from a cookie-cutter mold. In this episode of The Unsidelined Life podcast Eileen reveals the shocking biblical definition of "woman of virtue" from Proverbs 31, explaining that the Hebrew word "chayil" doesn't mean nice, soft, or polite but rather strength, power, valor, warrior, and part of an army. Eileen challenges listeners to examine where their beliefs about womanhood come from (the NFL world, religious teachings, cultural expectations, the world's standards) versus what God actually says, then search out the meaning of their own name to discover their specific calling. She shares how her name Eileen means radiant, light, torch, and bright, confirming multiple times people told her she was a light before she even knew her name's meaning, and how she intentionally named all eight of her children with Arabic and biblical names that carry purpose they're now living out. The episode closes out 2025 with three identity-shifting questions to carry into the new year. Listen to this episode and start 2026 knowing exactly who God created you to be on The Unsidelined Life podcast. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community | Email

  4. 12/24/2025

    The Holiday Season Anti-Freak Out Formula—How to Stay Sane When Life Gets Crazy

    Spirit, Soul, and Body: Ways to Stop the Holiday Meltdown. Eileen shares nine practical ways to avoid freaking out during the holiday chaos, broken into three categories: spirit, soul, and body. After hosting over 20 guests in three weeks, including family, friends, and work connections, she reveals what actually works to maintain peace when your house is full, laundry is piled up, and everyone needs something from you. She discusses how the enemy uses the very things working for you (like morning routines) to distract you from God, why positioning yourself in a designated space matters more than you think, and the importance of being honest with God when you don't even know what to say. Eileen emphasizes being humble and apologetic when you mess up, choosing thankfulness over complaint when you could list a hundred things wrong, and being gracious with yourself when beds aren't made and meals are scraped together. She shares her maintenance journey after losing the last 10 pounds through menopause, introduces Raretra as the product helping her stay balanced, and explains why being a food snob (only indulging in tiramisu and dark chocolate) prevents mindless eating. The episode wraps the year with practical wisdom for entering 2026 without losing your mind in the process. Listen to this episode and finish the year without losing your mind on The Unsidelined Life podcast. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community | Email

  5. You're a Voice for Someone Who Can't Speak Yet - Your Trauma Has a Purpose

    12/17/2025

    You're a Voice for Someone Who Can't Speak Yet - Your Trauma Has a Purpose

    Eileen explores Proverbs 31:8 and the call to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, revealing how every woman is designed to take down a giant and be a voice for someone else. In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen walks through five questions that expose your true calling: Where are your burdens? Where has the devil tried to silence you? What are you wrestling with? Where is your hurt and trauma? What have you gone through that someone needs to hear? Eileen shares how God highlighted Ephesians 6:12 repeatedly over three days, reminding her that we don't wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. She discusses the difference between wrestling with doubt (from the enemy), wrestling with resistance (also from the enemy), and wrestling through refining (from the Lord preparing you for your calling). Eileen reveals how her own journey from brokenness in college athletics and the NFL world to helping women know their value shows that where the devil tries to silence you is often where God is calling you. She emphasizes that you may need healing before you can be the voice for others, introducing her coaching program Healed Mom Restored Home as a path to restoration so women can show up differently for those they're called to serve. Listen to this episode of The Unsidelined Life and discover the calling you were created for. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community | Email

  6. 12/10/2025

    Five Ways to Handle Holiday Stress Without Losing It

    In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes tackles Proverbs 31:6-7 about giving strong drink to those in distress and challenges listeners to handle holiday stress differently than the world does. Right in the thick of birthday season with 14+ people in her house, Eileen shares five practical tools she uses to avoid holiday meltdowns: asking "in the grand scheme of things" before reacting, believing situations are done FOR you not TO you, speaking what you desire instead of complaining, using extra morning time to get ahead, and applying process of elimination to overwhelming tasks. She gets real about a flat tire in downtown LA minutes from their destination that could have ruined their Santa Barbara trip, explaining how choosing attitude over reaction turned crisis into a teaching moment. Eileen breaks down why waking at 4 AM to tidy, pray, and prep dinner in the slow cooker eliminates stress later, and how breaking overwhelming messes into small elimination tasks keeps you from freaking out on your kids. She addresses the necessity of the enemy concept, explaining why the devil throws obstacles right before your breakthrough and how recognizing his strategy helps you push through discouragement when launching something new. Discover the five tools that transform holiday chaos into opportunities for joy and teach your kids to handle adversity well. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community

  7. What's Your Drink? Identifying What Impairs Your Leadership

    12/03/2025

    What's Your Drink? Identifying What Impairs Your Leadership

    In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes breaks down Proverbs 31:5 about rulers forgetting justice when they drink and challenges listeners to take alcohol out of the verse and put something else in. What's YOUR drink? What consumes you and causes you to forget the needs of those depending on you for leadership? Eileen gets honest about her own "drink" during the NFL wife years when shopping addiction consumed her attention while her kids were neglected in front of screens. She challenges moms to examine what impairs their judgment: scrolling social media, bitterness over a fight with your spouse, unforgiveness that makes you mentally absent, work obsession, or the "I'm not good enough" mindset that keeps you from making impact. Eileen identifies the three ways the enemy works in this area: distraction, discouragement, and deterrence, explaining how each one pulls you away from leading those who need you. She shares how waking at 4 AM to fold laundry while worshiping and praying allows her to be available when her family needs her, and offers Isaiah 26:3 as the antidote: keeping your mind fixed on God produces perfect peace that eliminates the need for numbing, distraction, or consumption. Discover what's impairing your leadership and how fixing your eyes on God keeps you present for those who depend on you. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community

  8. Proverbs 31 & Parenting: How to Guide Your Kids Through Hard Decisions Biblically

    11/26/2025

    Proverbs 31 & Parenting: How to Guide Your Kids Through Hard Decisions Biblically

    In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes continues her teaching on Proverbs 31:4 about kings not guzzling wine by showing listeners exactly how she breaks down Bible verses to make it practical and applicable. As a mother who's navigated eight kids through divorce, cult situations, and rebuilding life, Eileen shares the five specific questions she asks when approaching Scripture: Who is God talking to? What are the physical implications? Why would someone do this? What example am I setting? Am I above reproach? She gets vulnerable about conversations with her 21-year-old son who wanted to drink after turning legal age, explaining how she guided him to his own conviction rather than forcing rules on him. Eileen addresses why she chooses not to drink even though it's permissible, breaking down whether alcohol is being used as a crutch for stress or socializing, and why leaders need clear judgment. She also tackles the "family devoted woman" lie that makes mothers think denying themselves means total neglect and burnout, explaining why the oxygen mask principle matters and how being stuck in your wounds prevents people from receiving the gifts God gave you to share. Discover the five questions that transform Bible reading into practical wisdom you can teach your kids and apply to every decision. Listen to The Unsidelined Life Podcast: Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow Eileen Noyes: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Books Connect with Lady Bellator: Website | Instagram | Free Community

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The Unsidelined Life is the fresh and dynamic show hosted by Eileen Noyes, author of "Sidelined No More" and "Rise Up, Lady Bellator," speaker, mentor, and founder of Lady Bellator, advocating for women lost in the shuffle of family life. Join Eileen each week as she dives into the world of womanhood, tackling topics like motherhood, relationships, and purpose at every stage of life. With her unique perspective as the former spouse of an NFL player, Eileen brings stories and insights that resonate with everyone. Discover what God has in store for you this season with The Unsidelined Life, where you'll explore your potential and step confidently into a future full of possibilities.

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  • Creator
    Eileen Noyes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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