Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm

Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women
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The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.

  1. 14h ago

    102| When Did We Get Too Busy for Friendship?

    Have you ever missed your friends even though they live just down the street? Between motherhood, work, school activities, and packed calendars, meaningful connection can quietly slip away. In this heartfelt episode, Melissa shares how her longtime mom tribe began at library baby lap time, why beloved back-to-school traditions like Mama Brunch and the Balloonfest gathering didn't happen this year, and how two fall gatherings reminded her that friendship is worth protecting. From rewatching Friends to navigating a new season of parenting, Melissa explores adult loneliness, the importance of community, and simple ways to nurture your Relationships and Fun & Recreation Life Anchors. Sometimes traditions change, but our need for connection doesn't. FREE RESOURCE: THE LIFE EVALUATION RESET Want to make more room for what matters most? Reflect on the areas of your life that need attention with this free resource: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ec  CHAPTERS 00:00 Feeling lonely even when life is full 00:50 How my mom tribe began 02:18 Our Mama Brunch tradition since 2017 04:34 Missing our Balloonfest gathering 06:53 Busy family schedules and adult friendship 09:10 What Friends taught me about connection 11:35 New traditions: Homecoming bouquets and brunch 13:56 Friendship and fall gatherings at Hilltop 16:17 Building community and making new friends 18:39 Put the people you love on your calendar YOUR CHALLENGE Who have you been meaning to reconnect with? Send the text, make the call, and put a real date on the calendar. Friendship isn't something to squeeze into leftover time. It's worth making space for. CONNECT WITH MELISSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajwilkinson  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Anchored-with-Purpose  Enjoyed this episode? Follow Anchored with Purpose, leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share it with a friend who needs this encouragement. adult friendship, loneliness in motherhood, making friends as an adult, intentional friendships, mom friendships, Christian women, meaningful connection, friendship and faith, life anchors, finding community, busy moms, Anchored with Purpose

  2. 6d ago

    101| Discovering Your God-Given Gifts: Charisms, Calling & Purpose with Jill Simons

    What if the gifts God has given you are the very things you've been overlooking? So many women spend their lives comparing themselves to others, wondering if they're doing enough or questioning what God is calling them to do next. But what if discovering your purpose isn't about becoming someone different? What if it's about recognizing who God created you to be? In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa sits down with Jill Simons, founder of Many Parts Ministries, to explore charisms: the unique spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit to help us serve others and fulfill God's purpose for our lives. Jill shares her personal journey of discovering charisms as a teenager, why we don't all need the same gifts, and how understanding our charisms can help us stop comparing ourselves to others and start embracing our unique calling. Whether you're navigating a new season of life, wondering what God has planned for you, or simply wanting to understand your spiritual gifts, this conversation will encourage you to recognize that you have something valuable to offer. ⚓ Ready to reconnect with your purpose? Download the FREE Life Evaluation Reset and take a closer look at the areas of your life where God may be inviting you to grow https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ec Discover Your Charisms with Jill SimonsTake the Charisms for Catholics assessment ($9 at the time of recording) and explore the gifts God has given you. Many Parts Ministries & Charisms Assessment: https://manypartsministries.com Podcast: Charisms for Catholics Find Many Parts Ministries on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. YouTube Chapters00:00 Discovering Your God-Given Gifts 00:34 Jill Simons' Story and the Mission of Many Parts Ministries 06:13 How the Charisms Assessment Helps You Recognize Your Gifts 09:26 Overcoming Comparison and Embracing Your Unique Calling 12:08 What Are the Different Types of Charisms? 16:32 Understanding Your Spiritual Gifts Assessment Results 20:44 Can Your Charisms Change Throughout Your Life? 23:47 Recognizing God's Gifts in Your Own Story 26:53 Why Your Natural Abilities Might Be Spiritual Gifts 31:43 How the Charisms Assessment Works 36:52 How Charisms Help You Discover Your Purpose 39:43 Why Every Woman Has Something Valuable to Offer 42:09 How to Take the Charisms Assessment Let's Stay Connected!If this episode encouraged you, please follow Anchored with Purpose, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a reminder that God created her with unique gifts and a beautiful purpose. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajwilkinson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19YYEVgdaE/ charisms, Catholic spiritual gifts, Jill Simons, Many Parts Ministries, Charisms for Catholics, discovering your God-given gifts, spiritual gifts assessment, finding your purpose in God, discerning God's calling, Holy Spirit gifts, Catholic women, faith and purpose, overcoming comparison, discovering your calling, Anchored with Purpose podcast

  3. Oct 7

    100| That Time I Almost Gave Up on a Goal

    What happens when a goal you were excited about starts to feel impossible? A few weeks ago, I crossed the finish line of my first half marathon. But what most people didn't know was that just weeks earlier, I was seriously wondering whether I should give up on the goal altogether. Life had happened. Training hadn't gone according to plan. I was far behind where I thought I should be. Then a friend reminded me of something simple: the year isn't over yet. In this 100th episode of Anchored with Purpose, I'm sharing the story of the goal I almost gave up on, the 1.5-mile run that helped me start again, and what crossing that finish line taught me about changing the plan without abandoning the goal. Because sometimes you don't need to give up on the goal. You just need to change the plan. ⚓ FREE RESOURCE: THE LIFE EVALUATION Feeling behind or wondering where to focus next? The Anchored with Purpose Life Evaluation will help you take an honest look at where you are across the 10 Life Anchors, recognize what's working, and identify where you want to make intentional changes. 👉 Take the free Life Evaluation: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ec CHAPTERS00:00 Episode 100 and the Goal I Almost Gave Up On 00:58 How I Got Talked Into Running a Half Marathon 02:29 When Life Derailed My Training Plan 04:55 Why Being Behind Doesn't Mean You've Failed 05:45 Starting Again When a Goal Feels Impossible 07:21 Race Day and Redefining Success 09:46 Running Through My Life in Saratoga Springs 12:29 The People Who Help Us Reach Big Goals 14:53 Why We Don't Accomplish Big Dreams Alone 17:14 What Goal Have You Almost Given Up On? A QUESTION FOR YOUWhat goal have you almost given up on? Before you automatically push it into next year, ask yourself: Do I actually need to give up on the goal, or do I just need a different plan? Maybe you can't do everything you originally planned. What's the 1.5-mile version you can do today? Start there. ⚓ CONNECT WITH MELISSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajwilkinson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19YYEVgdaE/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Anchored-with-Purpose If Anchored with Purpose has encouraged you, please follow the show and leave a rating or review. It helps more women discover the podcast and live with greater faith, intention, and purpose. goal setting for women, how to achieve your goals, how to start again, feeling behind in life, don't give up on your goals, changing your plan, achieving goals after setbacks, Christian women podcast, faith and goals, personal growth for women, half marathon lessons, life goals, setting goals after setbacks, starting over on a goal, Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson

  4. Sep 30

    99| Are You Listening to Your Body? Breaking Free from Health Overwhelm with Dr. Brook Sheehan

    Have you ever scrolled through Instagram looking for one health answer and suddenly found yourself wondering if you have high cortisol, a hormone imbalance, parasites, or five other things you had never worried about before? There is so much noise in the health and wellness space, and it can leave us feeling like our bodies are another problem we need to solve. In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa sits down with Dr. Brook Sheehan, chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of Body OS, for an honest conversation about health overwhelm, listening to your body, and letting go of the pressure to constantly fix yourself. Brook shares her own journey from feeling disconnected from her body to becoming hyper-focused on controlling her health, food, exercise, and environment. Eventually, she realized she needed to stop fighting her body and begin building a relationship with it. Ready to Unplug?If you've been craving space to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, dream again, and make intentional plans for what comes next, I'd love to invite you to Unplugged: An Anchored with Purpose Retreat in the Adirondacks. Come unplug, breathe, dream, connect, and make space for what God may be inviting you into next. Learn more + reserve your spot In this episode:⚓ Why trying to control every aspect of your health can become overwhelming ⚓ How social media can fuel health anxiety and information overload ⚓ The difference between honoring your body and constantly trying to fix it ⚓ Simple ways to pause and listen to what your body may be communicating ⚓ Brook's Body OS framework: Pause, Connect, Ask, and Adjust ⚓ Why physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health are connected ⚓ The importance of rest for driven, high-achieving women ⚓ Letting go of control and learning to trust God ⚓ Taking the next right step when God places something on your heart One of the biggest reminders from this conversation is simple: your body does not have to be your enemy. Instead of constantly asking, "What's wrong with me?" what might change if you approached your body with gratitude, curiosity, and care? Connect with Dr. Brook SheehanFree Body Signal Decoder: https://os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder Talk to Me, Body: https://drbrooksheehan.com/cards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan Website: https://drbrooksheehan.com/ About Anchored with PurposeAnchored with Purpose helps women live with greater purpose and intention by reconnecting with their faith, their families, and the dreams God has placed on their hearts. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe to Anchored with Purpose so you don't miss what's next. Body OS, Body Signal Decoder, Talk to Me Body, health information overload, cortisol, hormone health, social media wellness trends, health misinformation, high achieving women, burnout and health, mind body connection, physical emotional spiritual health, Christian women's health, faith and wellness, Christian wellness, honoring your body, faith and health, surrendering control, trusting God, purpose driven women, Christian women, rest for women, Catholic, Catholic women

  5. Sep 23

    98| You Need Space to Dream Again

    What happens when you step away from the noise long enough to hear yourself think again? 🍂 COME EXPERIENCE UNPLUGGED Unplugged is intentionally small, with space for just 12 women and only 6 overnight guests. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/df5e0a6591 In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa is taking you somewhere special: Hilltop, a private, off-grid property tucked away in the Adirondack Mountains and the place that inspired her newest retreat, Unplugged. But this episode is about more than a retreat. It’s about what happens when we step outside of our normal routines. When the notifications stop. When we aren't looking at the laundry, thinking about dinner, answering another email, or scrolling through someone else's life. It’s about creating enough space to ask: How am I really doing? What do I want? What have I stopped dreaming about? What matters in this season? God, what are You inviting me into next? Melissa reflects on her years in direct sales and how often that season brought women together around kitchen tables and in living rooms. There was laughter, food, conversation, friendship, and the kind of connection that is hard to recreate through a screen. In a post-COVID world, technology has given us incredible ways to stay connected, but sometimes we still crave being in a room with other women and hearing someone say, “Me too.” Melissa also shares why Hilltop is so personal to her. In the spring of 2023, during a season when she was beginning to dream again, she sat beside the pond with her planner, evaluated her life, prayed, and began writing down some of the dreams God was placing on her heart. Now, she’s inviting a small group of women into that same space. Unplugged will include time to evaluate your life, reconnect with your dreams, pray, make plans, enjoy good food, connect with other women, and simply be. There will also be intentional Unplugged Time to sit by the pond, journal on a porch, take a walk, connect with someone new, rest, or even enjoy an optional mini facial or back treatment. And there’s one reminder Melissa hopes you take from this episode: The year isn't over yet. You don't have to wait until January to start dreaming, make a change, or think intentionally about what comes next. Maybe you know exactly what you're dreaming about. Maybe you've stopped dreaming altogether. Or maybe you can't quite explain what you need. You just know you need some space. Come sit by the pond. Drink coffee on the porch. Put your phone away. Dream. Pray. Connect. Make some plans. IN THIS EPISODE: • Why women need real-life connection • The power of stepping outside your normal routine • Why Hilltop is special to Melissa • Creating space to pray and dream • Why you don't have to wait until January • What Melissa hopes women experience at Unplugged women's retreat, Adirondacks women's retreat, Christian women's retreat, unplugged retreat, dreaming with God, intentional living, finding your purpose, Life Evaluation, goal setting for women, women's faith podcast, personal growth for women, Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson

  6. Sep 16

    97| Start, Stop, Continue: A Simple Fall Reset for Your Life

    What if you didn’t need to completely reinvent your life this fall? In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa shares a simple exercise from her retail leadership days that she’s bringing into this new season: Start, Stop, Continue. It’s a simple way to step back and ask what you want more of, what you’re ready to release, and what is already working that you want to protect. Melissa shares her own Start, Stop, Continue list, from making more room for fun, paddleboarding, dancing, and working outside, to letting go of habits and streaks that once served her but eventually started feeling like obligations. She also talks about creating more space for family, giving her boys greater independence, protecting her morning time with God, and continuing to pursue the big dreams God has placed on her heart. ⛰️ READY TO UNPLUG? If this episode has you craving space to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, spend time with God, and get clear about what you want in your next season, Melissa is hosting Unplugged: An Anchored with Purpose Retreat at Hilltop in the Adirondacks. This intimate, off-grid retreat for women is a chance to disconnect from screens and everyday responsibilities and make space for your faith, your dreams, your goals, and the life you want to intentionally create. You’ll leave with practical tools to carry that clarity home with you. Space is extremely limited.  Register for Unplugged: https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/df5e0a6591 ⏱️ IN THIS EPISODE 00:01 – The Start, Stop, Continue exercise 02:00 – Why Melissa wants to bring more fun into her life 02:24 – Rediscovering her love of dancing 04:43 – Creating an outdoor office and making everyday life more enjoyable 07:06 – Giving her boys more independence 09:18 – Why Melissa finally broke her Duolingo streak 11:46 – When a good habit starts becoming an obligation 14:04 – Stepping away from the 5 AM gym routine 16:30 – The faith practices Melissa is continuing 18:54 – Creating the house where the kids want to be 21:19 – Continuing to pursue big goals and dreams 23:41 – Three questions to ask yourself this season You don’t need to wait until January to begin again. fall reset, Start Stop Continue, intentional living, life reset, personal growth, goal setting, life evaluation, faith and purpose, Christian women, healthy habits, goals and dreams, women’s retreat, Adirondack retreat, goal planning retreat, dream workshop Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: F2C6NYQVGBXR6DVU

  7. Sep 10

    96| I See You: Knowing Your Worth, Owning Your Gifts & Becoming More with Amy Kemp

    Have you ever been so good at something that you assumed it couldn’t possibly be valuable because it comes naturally to you? Or spent so much time giving to everyone else that you barely recognize what’s left for you? In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa sits down with author, coach, and former direct sales leader Amy Kemp for a powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, knowing your worth, and learning to recognize the gifts that may have been hiding in plain sight. Amy shares how her years in direct sales helped her discover that she was a leader, and why learning her own leadership style changed everything. She and Melissa talk about identifying your “natural genius,” the things that feel easy to you but astonish everyone else, and why women often struggle to charge appropriately for the very things they do best. They also dive into Amy’s book, I See You, including the beautiful story behind its title and the woman Amy wrote it for: the woman everyone sees, but few people truly see. This conversation explores what happens when women give until there is nothing left, why Amy has a problem with the message behind The Giving Tree, and how small choices can help you begin finding yourself again. Melissa and Amy also get vulnerable about money, knowing your value, outgrowing old identities, navigating criticism, pursuing new dreams, and the “border bullies” who often appear when you’re stepping into something new. If you’ve been questioning your value, feeling depleted from giving too much, or sensing that you’re being called into a new season, this conversation is for you. TIMESTAMPS 00:02 Meet Amy Kemp 03:50 What direct sales taught Amy about leadership 07:17 Discovering the kind of leader you are 10:26 How to recognize your natural genius 12:49 Why women undercharge for what comes easily 16:00 Why women make themselves smaller 18:03 The story behind I See You 22:00 Why real human connection matters 28:58 The problem with The Giving Tree 32:17 What to do when you’ve given too much of yourself 34:35 Making more without simply doing more 38:56 The losses that can come with growth 40:36 Melissa’s story of being criticized for charging for her work 44:32 Learning to value your own contribution 48:33 The “border bullies” that show up when you pursue a dream 50:35 Where to connect with Amy CONNECT WITH AMY Free Habit Finder assessment: Visit Amy’s website to learn more and take the assessment - amykemp.com Instagram: @amykempinc Book: I See You by Amy Kemp, available wherever books are sold and on Audible FREE Life Evaluation Tool  anchoredwithpurpose.com  Anchored with Purpose on the Bible App FREE Faith Journal Amy Kemp, I See You book, women’s leadership, women in business, natural genius, knowing your worth, purpose for women, women entrepreneurs, burnout in women, overgiving, self-worth, personal growth, direct sales leadership, women and money, finding your purpose, pursuing your dreams, meaningful connection, community for women, leadership development, Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson

  8. Aug 27

    95| What Happens When You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

    What if getting away from your everyday routine could help you discover that you're capable of more than you thought? In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa Wilkinson shares stories from a very special family vacation to Puerto Rico, where three generations of her Puerto Rican family traveled together. From introducing her boys to their Puerto Rican heritage and experiencing Spanish Mass to exploring Old San Juan, trying new foods, and making memories together, this trip was about so much more than a beautiful destination. Again and again, Melissa watched what happened when someone was willing to step outside of their comfort zone. Her young niece and nephew discovered they could swim without the floaties and goggles they had depended on. Her boys experienced snorkeling for the first time. Melissa challenged herself to speak Spanish even when she knew it wouldn't be perfect. And during an unforgettable adventure through the Puerto Rican rainforest, three generations of the family climbed rocks, slid down a natural waterfall, swam through a cave, and faced fears together. Through it all, Melissa discovered a powerful lesson about courage, confidence, limiting beliefs, and taking the next right step. Sometimes looking at the entire journey feels impossible. Instead of figuring out the next 20 steps, what if you simply asked, Where do I put my foot next? Whether you're pursuing a God-given dream, considering a career change, facing a fear, trying something new, or simply feeling stuck in what's comfortable, this episode will encourage you to stop letting the story of what you "can't" do keep you from discovering what might be possible. Ready to take your next right step? If this episode has you thinking about where you might be feeling stuck, too comfortable, or ready for something more, download my FREE Life Evaluation Tool. You'll reflect on 10 key areas of your life, identify where you're thriving and where God may be inviting you to grow, and begin getting clear on your next right step. https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/ec1b0df5ec Timestamps: 00:03 A family trip to Puerto Rico and sharing our heritage with the next generation 02:25 Watching kids build confidence outside their comfort zones 04:42 Why does vacation make us braver? 05:55 Exploring Old San Juan and Puerto Rican culture 07:08 Experiencing Spanish Mass with our kids 08:29 Letting go of perfection and speaking Spanish 10:52 Our rainforest adventure and doing hard things 13:19 Remembering the courage to take the next scary step 15:46 Borrowing courage across three generations 16:45 Small ways our kids stepped outside their comfort zones 18:10 Where do I put my foot next? 20:32 What could happen if you allowed yourself to try? getting outside your comfort zone, stepping outside your comfort zone, how to be more courageous, building confidence, overcoming fear, limiting beliefs, taking the next right step, trusting God with your next step, Christian encouragement for women, Catholic women podcast, faith and courage, God-given dreams, family travel, traveling with kids, Puerto Rico family vacation, Puerto Rican heritage, Puerto Rico travel, Old San Juan, El Yunque rainforest, Spanish Mass, family memories, raising confident kids, Anchored with Purpose podcast

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The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.

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