Not Your Mama's Relief Society: Recent Episodes
Annie Carter
Welcome to Not Your Mama’s Relief Society where we are on a mission to teach the tools to build a kinder Zion. We are focused on living the doctrine and not the culture. Join us for the conversation because there is always room on the pew for you!
Find more from me on IG @heyanniejoy or Anniejoy.com
There aren't enough words to express how much it has meant to us to have you in our community. We have learned so much and we hope you have too. In this last episode, we talk about what we learned from doing the show, how we have seen the Lord's hand in our lives, and the lessons we hope you take with you.
Feel free to reach out if you need support! Hello@anniejoy.com
We hope to come back someday in the future. Until then... May God be with you till we meet again.
Annie Ruden is a licensed speech-language pathologist and business owner of Pronunciation Pro. She specializes in English pronunciation training for non-native English-speaking adult professionals. She also does confidence coaching for her clients to become more confident in their English.
Annie brings her expertise to this powerful conversation about how women in the LDS church can feel more confident using their unique voices within the church and their callings.
For more content from Annie Ruden:
LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
Tanya Quinn is a wife, mother of 4, and an actress. She loves to create experiences that bring people together which she does beautifully in this week's episode.
She shares her story of her son's death and how she was able to find God throughout the experience. When we share our grief we are so much more deeply connected. Get ready to feel deeply and be inspired in this powerful episode.
You can follow Tanya on Instagram @tanyamquinn and @luckystreetcomedy
Get ready for an incredible conversation with my friend, Sylvia Beatriz, a powerful intuition coach and psychic. She shares powerful principles to help you develop your dialogue with the Spirit and help you connect with people on a soul level.
You can find her on Instagram
Her website www.sylviabeatriz.com
Her podcast Soul Level Human
Melinda Hicks is an incredible wife, mother, fabulous human being and beautiful teacher. She shares her beautiful story about her sons and how she learned to see God's hand even in the painful experiences in her life.
Tune in for this week's episode to join us for today's conversation about turning our doubt into divine purpose.
Garrett Batty is an independent film producer and director. He has made a name for himself in the industry creating faith-based films. You might know him from The Saratov Approach, which he wrote, produced, directed, and edited. He has made several amazing films; the one coming soon is called The Faith of Angels.
Garrett shares his experience making these films and his incredible experiences on set. Join us for today's conversation about the power of following promptings to use your talents to build up the kingdom of God.
Follow Garrett on IG at @garrettbatty and learn more about him at threecoinproductions.com
We are so grateful that Julie's sister, Suzy Baller, came back on the show to share her expertise in teaching. She shares some tips and tricks to improve our teaching skills in our church callings.
Join us for this week's conversation about how we can follow the Savior's example and teach more like Him.
This week's episode is based on the talk by Sister Runia where she shares the idea that worry might feel like love, but it isn't. Join us for this conversation about how we can overcome our worries with hope.
Sister Tamara W. Runia, "Seeing God's Family through the Overview Lens"
Many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are divided when it comes to LGBQT individuals and their membership in the church.Most LGBTQ members believe they have 3 options: stay single, marry someone of the opposite sex and not be in love, or find a partner to love and leave the church.Liz and Ryan offer a perspective on a fourth option. To have a committed partner AND stay active in the church. They share their journey of falling in love and how they navigate their interactions with their congregation.Listen to this week's conversation to hear more about how we can create a more welcoming space for ALL of our members. There is room on the pew for everyone.
When you hear the phrase, "love your enemies" does it make you cringe a little? We get it! Some people in our lives are harder to love than others. When we learn how to love, WE get changed in the process. Join us for this week's conversation about loving our enemies.
Dating after divorce is a different world than dating in your younger years! After ending a traumatic marriage, Marni Bown had to figure out how to heal and start her life over. She eventually remarried a wonderful man and has a blended family.She became a life coach to help others navigate life after divorce. In this episode, she shares some insights into how to be more intentional in dating and how to be true to yourself in the process.You can find more of Marni on her Instagram @marnibrownAnd on her website marnibown.com
Have you struggled to find peace in your life? Does it feel impossible to forgive? You're not alone and peace truly is possible. Tune in for this week's conversation about how Christ makes healing possible. We share our insights about the book The Peacegiver by James L. Ferrell.
We also reference a beautiful talk by Sister Kristin M. Yee.
Beauty for Ashes: The Healing Path of Forgiveness (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Maddi Jones is a spiritual energy worker who is living life full out! Her bright energy shines through all she does. This week's episode is about the difference between rigidity and fluidity in practicing the gospel. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of connecting to Christ's light and making choices from a place of light.For more of Maddi:Instagram: @maddijones11Website: Maddijones11.com Email: Maddiraejones@gmail.com
Have you struggled with knowing if you have been forgiven for past mistakes? Do you feel anxious wondering if your repentance will ever be enough? Are you afraid to approach the Lord because you think you're unworthy? This week's episode is for you.
Join us for this conversation about how we can know if we really are forgiven. We talk about reasons why we feel that way and what to do about it.
Follow us on IG @notyourmamas.rs
Clint Laidlaw is the brains behind the biology-focused YouTube channel, Clint's Reptiles. With a personality as colorful as a chameleon, Clint's zest for life is contagious!
His conversion story is so powerful because it shows how Heavenly Father knows him individually and allows his faith to evolve. He shares his experience allowing science and faith both to be a part of his life. Tune in now for this amazing story.
Check out his channel HERE!
The glorious Melanie Stroud is back! In this week's conversation, we are talking about the awesome book that she wrote. She shares her process for studying the scriptures and receiving revelation. Melanie is a wife, momma, podcaster, and author.
Get more of Melanie!
Website melaniewstroud.com
Instagram @comefollowmeforus
Podcast Come Follow Me For Us
Book Feasting on the Words of Christ
Rhonda Farr is a life coach who specializes in men's emotional health. She believes that teaching men emotional intelligence will allow all of us to be more connected at church, in our society, and especially within our homes. You're not going to want to miss this week's conversation!
Here's how to get more of Rhonda:
Website: RhondaFarr.com
Podcast: The Intimacy Podcast for the Million Dollar Man
Instagram: @rhondafarr_coaching
Steffany Winder is our dear friend from high school and she graciously shares her witness of Joseph Smith in this week's conversation. She served a mission in Independence, Missouri, and spent years studying about his life and his character.
She shares some powerful resources that will help you if you are struggling with church history and some of the stories about Joseph Smith.
Anthony Sweat "Plural Marriage"
Anthony Sweat "Studying Church History and Doctrine"
Anthony Sweat "Loving the Doctrine and Covenants"
Lindsay shares some powerful insights into how we can become more trauma-informed in our membership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Trauma is something that everyone experiences and we don't need to categorize the level of trauma, it's all trauma and needs to be acknowledged and healed. Join us for today's conversation about how trauma impacts us and the steps we can take to heal and help others to heal.
For more of Lindsay Poelman's work, you can go to her website lindsaypoelmancoaching.com or follow her on her Instagram @lindsaypoelmancoaching
Amber Pearce has an incredible story of how her parents converted to the LDS faith but were still hippies at heart. She grew up in a home with a lot of other siblings, some biological, some adopted, some fostered. Their home did not have electricity or a dishwasher. You'll love her story about how her life was so different from her peers and yet she saw beautiful blessings that came from her unique childhood.
One of those blessings is that she was encouraged to be curious about concepts and be able to think critically about things. So when she was introduced to material that spoke against Joseph Smith she used those skills to form her own conclusions. Her powerful testimony of the prophet is inspiring. Tune in now for this amazing episode!
To follow Amber on IG go to @leftwithasmile
Emily Smith is a wife, mother, and author and has now created a course to help you create your own family road map. In today's dark world, we can combat the darkness with light and help our family be anchored in the values that we teach them. Her course walks you through how to define what values you want to prioritize in your home and how to start teaching those values on a regular basis. You won't want to miss this important conversation!
You can follow Emily on Instagram at @emilyayars
You can get her Family Road Map course at this website fserious.com/roadmap
You can buy her book, The Gift of the Devil on Amazon
Camber Hess is a lovely wife and momma who shares her beautiful story of how her husband went through a faith transition. While it was very difficult for her at first, she learned a lot of lessons about how to love her husband and grow closer to the Savior in the process. Join us for this week's conversation about trusting that God has eternity to work it all out.
Here are some resources that Camber recommends:
On supporting someone experiencing faith crisis or transition:-Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question (David Ostler)
On finding perspective when experiencing doubt:-Faith is not blind (Bruce & Marie Hafen)-The Crucible of Doubt (Terryl Givens)
-Podcast: Faith Matters #149 Don't let a good faith crisis go to waste-Stand Forever Lawrence Corbridge (BYU Devotional)
Book on the First Vision she referenced-First Vision: memory and Mormon origins (Stephen Harper)
You might know Lisa Valentine Clark from the Chatbooks commercials or from Once I Was a Beehive or her other movies or from her book "Real Moms", but Julie is friends with her in real life! We were so honored to have her on the show to share her experiences with the body image series she did on her own podcast. This is a beautiful conversation about how we need to start changing the narrative around our bodies. It has become social currency to talk badly about your body and as followers of Christ, we can do better! Our bodies are incredible vehicles for our spirit. Tune in now to hear this powerful conversation with our beloved Lisa.
If you want more of Lisa, you can follow her on IG @yourfunnyvalentine or check The Lisa Show at www.byuradio.org/lisa
In our modern world, keeping the Sabbath Day holy is not as simple as it used to be. But that doesn't mean it's not important. Join us for today's conversation about taking a fresh look at this commandment and how we can practice it with intention. We have some great tips for making your Sunday more meaningful for you and your family. You won't want to miss this episode!
With so many missionaries coming home before 18 or 24 months, we need to improve how we interact with these young adults. Kris Doty-Yells is a licensed clinical social worker with a specialty in crisis intervention and trauma. She also has a Ph.D. in social work. After her son returned early from his mission and she saw the impact that it had on him, she began her research into how missionaries are affected by their early return. She shares her own insights as a mother and her data as a behavioral health researcher in this week's episode.
Hint: We could do a lot better in how we support these missionaries. If you would like to hear more about her research and what her tips are on how to improve our conversations then listen now to this episode!
Becky Proudfit is an incredible speaker, writer, and thought leader. She is also a wonderful wife, mother, and seminary teacher! You'll love this week's episode as we discuss with Becky what finding your purpose means and what it doesn't mean. A lot of us have been chasing an idea of purpose that leaves us feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied, but once you truly understand your purpose, you'll be able to stop the emotional roller coaster of searching for your purpose outside of yourself.
To hear more from Becky, you can follow her on Instagram @beckyproudfit
Is your testimony strong in certain areas, but not in other areas? You're not alone! Join us for this week's episode where we discuss ways to build our testimonies. We talk about the scientific method and how we can apply that method to increase our faith in each area of the gospel.
Here's the link to the talk we refer to by Elder Bednar: Windows of Heaven
TRIGGER WARNING! This episode is about suicide so we want to make sure you are prepared before listening. There is nothing graphic, but we want to be sensitive about this topic. Kelly Church is an incredible wife and mother and is now an advocate for helping others to be more educated about brain health. Her beautiful daughter, Jada, passed away from suicide in 2021. Kelly shares her story and insights into how we can help support others who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. She also shares her faith journey as she navigates her grief. You won't want to miss this episode!Kelly has a foundation now that gives out bracelets that say: "Choose to stay. You are loved by many." If you would like to get bracelets to pass out, you can find out more on their Facebook HERE and their Instagram HERE.She also started a faith-based grief support group and you can find out more on their Facebook HERE and their Instagram HERE.
Andee is a wife and momma to 6 kids and is an amazing life coach. She created her program called Connect Method Parenting to help mommas create dreamy relationships with their children. If you are looking for ways to learn to value connection over correction in your parenting, Andee is your girl! She shares some awesome insights and tips in this episode. For more of Andee, you can follow her on IG HEREOr to learn more about her group program you can go to her website HERE
Madi Smith is a wife, momma, high fitness instructor, and breathwork instructor. She left the church when she was younger, but is now married to a member of the LDS faith. In this episode, she shares her story of how she and her husband navigate their different beliefs in a healthy way to create a loving marriage. If you are in mixed faith marriage or want to understand more about how to work together when you disagree in your marriage, this episode is for you!
You can find Madi on Instagram HERE!
What are the things that set your soul on fire? Are you doing those things in your life? OFI is an incredible musician who shares how the gospel of Jesus Christ and music sets his soul on fire. His passion for music comes through when he performs and is part of what makes him so successful. He is a natural rockstar who has fierce brand loyalty to God and to Christ. In this episode, we talk about the importance of doing the things you are gifted at so you can build your corner of the kingdom.
Follow OFI on Instagram for updates on big changes to the band.
Check out his website to hear his music and learn more about him.
Go to my website for details on Kindness Camp
This week we interviewed Meagan Skidmore who is a coach for parents with LGBQT+ children. She shares her heart and her story of how she has grown in her relationship with her LGBQT+ daughter and now how she helps other parents to do the same. You'll love her insights into how we can support this community better as disciples of Jesus Christ. Meagan said if our listeners email her she will send them a rainbow pin. So shoot her an email at hello@meaganskidmorecoaching.com and put Not Your Mama's Relief Society in the subject line and she will send you one!For more from Meagan you can go to her website: meaganskidmorecoaching.com or follow her on Instagram: @meaganskidmorecoaching
Amy Watson is a certified Life after Babyloss coach and she had a podcast where she shares all the tools you need to build a beautiful life even without all your babies in your arms. In this interview, we discuss grief on all levels and also what Amy has learned through her grief. Get ready for a powerful conversation about how we support and love ourselves through grief and how we can support those we love who have experienced infant loss.
You can go to Amy's website: smoothstonescoaching.com
Or listen to her podcast: Smooth Stones
Money is everywhere and a part of everything that we do. So it's no wonder that we have so many thoughts and feelings about it. But if you're ready to tell a different story about your money, then listen to this episode! Mark Butler is the money guy for a lot of high-profile entrepreneurs and is an incredible life coach helping people feel better about their finances. He helped us break down some of our beliefs and gave us tools to help us tell a story we like about our money.
If you want more of Mark Butler:
Go to his website: moneyschool.works
Listen to his podcast: Money School with Mark Butler
Do you struggle with teaching your kids gospel concepts in a way that they can understand? Do you find yourself scrambling to do Come Follow Me each week? Then you're going to love this interview with Jared and Marcie Austin. They are the creators of Latter Day Kids, which is an amazing resource for families needing weekly CFM lessons. Their story about how they created this resource is so inspiring. It's beautiful what the Lord can do with our small efforts and with our faith. Join us for this week's conversation about how to keep teaching our children the gospel SIMPLE!
Go HERE to get weekly content from Latter Day Kids!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the expectations you believe you have to meet by being a member? Do you struggle with perfectionism? Then listen to this episode to hear our conversation about how we can view being "all in" in a different way. Your sincere commitment means so much more than how many things you accomplish.
We referenced Michelle Craig's talk, Wholehearted
It can be tricky to navigate relationships with friends and family who no longer align with the LDS Church. But it doesn't have to mean those relationships need to end. Hailee Mae shares her experience with her beliefs no longer aligning with the Church and how she is creating a space to love and serve where she is right now. This is a beautiful conversation that shares tips on how we can support and love people even if we don't have the same beliefs.
Hailee Mae is an amazing life coach and you can find out more about her on her website haileemae.com and her Instagram @haileemaecoaching
Christmas is the perfect time to reflect on the many names of Christ. In this episode we cover several of the names that have personal meaning for us and encourage you to do the same. Which names have resonated with you? Which names would you like to emulate in your life more? We hope this episode helps you deepen your Christ centered Christmas.
Merry Christmas! We love you!
Talks we referenced in this episode:
Studying the names of Christ: Elder Rasband
That They Might Know Thee: Elder Schmitt
Do you love your family AND your peace of mind? Yeah, we do too. So we came up with some tips and tricks to help you mentally prepare yourself for your upcoming holiday gatherings. If you're ready to make the holidays brighter, tune in now for this week's conversation.
Disney has perpetuated the idea that stepmothers are evil and that isn't true! There are a lot of emotions when it comes to divorce and blended families, but that doesn't have to mean that those step-parents have ill intentions. This week we interviewed Julie's sister, Suzy Baller about her experience becoming a stepmother to her husband's 2 young boys. Her story is tender and relatable to all of us who have had something not work out as we had hoped in our life. Listen now for how she used the gospel and her relationship with Jesus Christ to soothe her heart.
The world is online now! So whether you are occasionally online or you live and breathe social media, it's a part of life these days. The online world is a tool and a tool can be used for good or for bad. Join us for this week's conversation about how to interact online in a way that honors the covenants we made to represent Christ in all of our interactions.
Resources we used in this episode:
Sister J. Annette Dennis: His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light
Lessons on Being Kind and Having Charity
Join us for today's conversation about how we can best help and support our teenagers in understanding who they are and who they are capable of becoming. We have so many voices shouting at us and pulling us in different directions so it's more crucial than ever to connect to heaven. Teenagers have an even bigger challenge of creating that connection so we asked faith-based life coach Cami DeWitt to talk with us about how we can do that. She coaches lots of teenagers and has some great wisdom to share!
You can follow Cami D on Instagram HERE
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints we are asked to volunteer our time to serve our congregation. We refer to them as "callings". Whether you say yes or no to these callings, we hope that this episode provides you a framework that will help you make your choice with clarity and intention and that you will invite the Lord to partner with you in the decision.
Elder Eyering, "Rise to the Call"
Have you ever wondered if the promptings you are getting are from you or from the Spirit? Then this episode is for you! This week we are diving into a devotional talk from Loren Dalton about understanding how to recognize when the Holy Ghost is speaking to us. Emily Bingham, who is a recently returned missionary, joins us for today's conversation and shares her insights into how to incorporate revelation into our missionary work.
Loren Dalton's Devotional: You ARE Receiving Revelation: Now, ACT on it!
Waiting can feel like a heavy word, especially when you are waiting for the Lord to give you the answer or the blessing or the outcome you are hoping for. There is no shortage of pain in this world! But there is also no shortage of peace the Lord can provide us. Join us for this week's conversation where we discuss waiting on the Lord and a few principles that can make the waiting period beautiful and meaningful.
"Waiting on the Lord" by Elder Holland
Are you tired of constantly trying to find more time? Are you exhausted trying to fit everything into one day? Then this episode is for you! Today's conversation is with an amazing life coach who teaches women about time management and other tools to learn how to balance work life and mom life.
Ceri Payne, M.Ed, is a certified life coach from The Life Coach School. She created her six-figure coaching practice while parenting three teenagers, teaching special education full-time, supporting her husband in his demanding career, and serving as the RS President in her ward.
Ceri's LINK to her template for a love letter to time
Check out Ceri HERE!
Follow Ceri on Instagram
This week's episode is about how we can create more joy in our families by defining and creating our family values. My sweet daughter, Charlotte Joy, really wanted to be on my podcast and it was fun to create this with her. Thank you for letting her be a part of our community. Listen now for some tips on you can create those values in your family!
The books I referenced in this episode:
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler
What do you think of when you think of the word home? Do you think of those same words when you think of going to church? If not, we may need some adjustments! In this week's episode, we talk about how we can keep the porch light on for each other. Our congregations are meant to be a place where we can be a family and we have some tips on how you can create that kind of space.
Talks we used in this episode:
Elder Gong, "Trust Again"
Elder Bednar, "And Nothing Shall Offend Them"
Do you hear about journal writing and cringe a little? Does it seem like you never have enough time to make that a priority? Then this episode is for you! Listen now for answers to the reasons why it's hard to journal and ideas on how you can make it work in your life. Your story matters and it's worth writing down.
Resources for online journaling:
prompted.io
Blog about journaling ideas
Episodes 44 & 45 were Stephanie's incredible conversion story. She tells about meeting a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and how she made a huge impact on her life when she boldly told Stephanie that the adversary was lying to her and that Christ loved her. Then she boldly asked Stephanie if she wanted a priesthood blessing! Today's episode is an interview with that amazing woman, Karma! She shares more of her story and about how she has come to learn to trust the promptings of the Spirit in her life.
Is ministering just rebranding for visiting teaching? We believe it's more than a new name and in this week's episode, we dive into the challenges of ministering. We share ways that we can turn those roadblocks into bridges and we share ways to make ministering work for you right where you are.
The talks we reference in this episode:
Michelle Craig, Eyes to See
Rebecca L. Craven, Do What Mattereth Most
Elder Eyering, The Caregiver
If you want an easy way to say, "I See You!" check out Bright Boxes.
I'm not an affiliate, I just really love them!
Dara Campbell shares her incredible story of how she found hope and peace after a tragic accident. You won't want to miss this heart-wrenching episode where we get to see her heart and her pain and how she overcame it all through the Savior. Her sweet example will move you to seek the Lord in your own personal heartache.
Dara will be starting her own podcast called Finding Hope in Hardship. You can follow her on IG @findinghopeinhardship
*Announcement: I just hit a year of making this podcast! Grateful isn't a big enough word to express how much I appreciate all of you being a part of my audience and my community. I will not be publishing any episodes in July, but will be back in August! Now is a great time to send me feedback so I can continue to improve the show!
Are you ready for part 2? Stephanie shared more of her conversion story with us and we were riveted. It's amazing to hear how God was in all the details of her story. It shows us how aware He is of each of His children. She also shares how joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has impacted her life. Tune in now to hear the rest of the story!
When I heard Stephanie's powerful conversion story, I knew that more people needed to hear it too! She grew up as a pastor's kid in an Evangelical Christian church and used to pass out anti-Mormon literature to try to save the Mormons. Then she ended up converting to the LDS church! You'll love her spunk and her story, so listen now for part one of this incredible conversion story.
This episode offers principles to become more Christlike in your co-parenting. You are a co-parent whether you are divorced or not! We recognize that parenting is not easy and that co-parenting from separate households is not easy, but we know that these principles can make it easier! We have the power to create peace in our lives, no matter the circumstances. We're excited for you to join us for this conversation!
Ben Schilaty is the author of the book, A Walk In My Shoes: Questions I'm Often Asked as a Gay Latter-Day Saint. He co-hosts a podcast called Questions From The Closet. He also works at BYU as an honor code administrator and adjunct professor.
Ben shares his incredible journey of how he learned to embrace and love himself as a gay man and as a Latter-Day Saint. He also shares powerful insight into how we can be more supportive of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. The tips he shares can help us deepen all of our relationships. We loved getting to know him better and feeling his warmth and love for others and we know you will too!
If you would like to find more of Ben:
Blog
Book
Podcast
Ben's dad is on IG!
Mother's Day can be a really tender day for a lot of women. In today's episode, we talk about the principles of mothering and how we are all mothers. So wherever you are in the spectrum of motherhood, please know how valuable you are. I hope this conversation leaves you feeling seen, heard, and loved. Thank you for being part of the collective Mother Heart.
Talks I used in this episode:
Are we not all mothers?
Behold, thy mother
Because she is a mother
Sometimes we use phrases in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that are traditional. Not all of those traditional phrases are helpful in our understanding of the gospel. Saying "life is a test" can lend itself to a "pass or fail" mentality when in reality, we get many chances to start over and learn from our mistakes!
Join us for this conversation about how we can use different phrases that are more empowering to our growth and development.
Have you ever wondered why it matters to know what your spiritual gifts are? Then join us for today's conversation because we are discussing what spiritual gifts are, why they matter and what they can do for you. Hint: there are not just for you!
Cultivate A Good Life is an amazing podcast that I love. They had an episode about spiritual gifts and they shared a guided meditation about spiritual gifts with Amy Tenney. It's a great resource to help you in this journey of learning your spiritual gifts. Go HERE to listen!
We may have had a different view of repentance growing up, but it's time we see how joyful repentance really is! If you struggle with beating yourself over mistakes you have made and would like to stop that cycle, this episode is for you! Join us in this conversation to gain a deeper understanding of what the Atonement can really do for you.
Have you ever wondered how to explain autism to your kids? Have you ever wanted to support an autistic family and not known how? Are you the one who has a child on the autism spectrum and has struggled with how to let others know how they can support you? Then this episode is for you!
In this episode, I reference two books that I have found to be very helpful. 10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm and (dis)Abilities in the Gospel by Danyelle Ferguson and Lynn Parsons.
If you are a mother of an autistic child and would like to share your story, come write a book with me! I'm working with Keira Poulsen on writing and publishing a collaborative book. My hope is that it will be a survival guide for all those that just got their child's diagnosis and don't know where to turn. If you're interested in learning about how to do that, sign for a call to learn more HERE.
Schell Peterson is an actress, wife, and mom. She has an incredible marriage and a lot of that is from actively dating her husband. She teaches us that flirting with our husbands isn’t just about being sexy and flirty. It’s about how can we keep things alive and thriving. We all want to connect with our spouses and sex is a way that we can connect. Listen now for her 6 flirting tips!
Tik Tok @thepetersonclan
IG @flirtingwithmy husband
Schell also has a list of questions you can fill out and give to your husband. If you would like that list, email me at heyanniejoy@gmail.com and I can send you the list.
Brigette Heller is the owner of the Strong and Capable and shares her incredible story about how this business was started. She has dedicated her platform to help women understand their nature and how to harness their influence for good. She shares a few tips with us on how you can be an influence for good right now, no matter where you are at in life.
You can follow her on IG HERE
Check out her website to hear more about her podcast coaching, her mindset class and her I AM challenge! thestrongandcapable.com
Part 1 of this topic covered how to find good friends and part 2 is about how to maintain those adult friendships. As adults, we have more abilities, but less time to share. That doesn’t mean we can’t have beautiful friendships! It just means they look different. If you want hands-on tips about how to sustain awesome friendships, this episode is for you. The principles we talk about can also apply to other relationships in your life, so tune in now! If you have questions, feel free to reach out! You can find us on IG @heyanniejoy
Finding friends as an adult can feel a lot like dating! There’s no sandbox for you to just show up and assume immediate friendship like when we were kids. If you have felt like having adult friendships has been hard for you, this episode is for you! Julie and I break down some myths around friendships and the unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves. Also, share this episode with someone in your life who wants some guidance on how to find friends! If you have questions, feel free to reach out! You can find us on IG @heyanniejoy
Do you struggle with a family member or friend that drives you nuts? Want to learn how to love to stop the energy drain from those relationships? Then this episode is for you! Relationship coach Minda Pacheco joins us in this conversation about how to love the people we love to hate. She offers us some really great insight into how we can apply this and create powerful relationships even with the difficult women in our lives.
To sign up for Minda's 5-day challenge, go to her website HERE!
Self Love Coach Marissa Crowther us in this important conversation about why self love isn't just a nice idea, it's essential! We break down some of the myths about self love and how Heavenly Father really wants us to understand our worth. If you struggle with accepting yourself and forgiving yourself, this episode is for you!
If you want to dive deep into learning how to love yourself, come to Marissa's Love Yourself Retreat. I'll be speaking at the even, so come party with us! If you use the code HEYANNIEJOY you'll get $100 off!
Get tickets for the retreat at Marissa's website HERE
Follow Marissa on IG HERE
Did you ever hear the chewed gum analogy growing up? Or the crushed flower analogy? While these teachings were probably well-intentioned they are rooted in fear and shame. There are better ways for us to teach our children about the sacred creative power of sex. That’s what this episode is all about! We have LDS sex coach, Amanda Louder, sharing 6 principles of sexual health that we can teach our children in a way that is values-based and not shame-based.
Check out Amanda’s IG HERE
Get the resources she shares on her website HERE
Listen to the Sex For Saints Podcast HERE
Read about the 6 principles of sexual health HERE
I strongly believe that the hard things we go through are our greatest teachers. My ugliest moments have made me more beautiful. I have a history of unhealthy relationships and it wasn’t until my second divorce that I truly understood what the real problem was all along. I didn’t love myself and so I kept finding relationships to confirm my belief.
This episode covers 5 of the lessons I learned from my divorce. My dear friend, Julie Suazo, helped to guide me through this tough conversation. If you have questions or would like to talk more about unhealthy relationships, please feel free to email me at heyanniejoy@gmail.com.
Do you resonate with Elsa in needing to LET IT GO? Have you had a kung fu grip on trying to control how your life turns out? Bethany Comerford is a faith-based life coach, certified Color Code instructor, and the author of Secrets of a Recovering Control Freak. She shares her struggles with trying to control things in her life and her secrets for letting go. If you want to learn how to slow your control roll, then this episode is for you!
If you would like to learn more about Bethany and her book, you can go HERE
Have you struggled with learning how to recognize the spirit? We hear you! The struggle is real, but the struggle doesn't have to stay. Julie and I discuss ways you can fine-tune your ability to recognize how God talks to you personally. In an ever-darkening world, knowing how to seek out and follow the light is not just a nice idea anymore, it's crucial to our spiritual survival.
Listen now for ideas to strengthen that relationship!
As a side note, we are bringing back The Good News Minute! Write in and tell us your good news and we'll share it on the show. We want to spread goodness by sharing faith-building stories and miracles. Send your good news to heyanniejoy@gmail.com
Do you struggle with organizing your home? Do you get discouraged when you hear the scripture about having a house of order? Then this episode is for you! Pamela Palmer is a fellow faith-based life coach who focuses on organizing with her life coaching. She is also a momma of 6 amazing kids. She shares her thoughts on organizing and how it iis so much deeper than having a clean space. God is an organizer and He teaches us the pattern for how to do that. Listen now to learn more about how to slow down, simplify and seek the Savior. You can go HERE to learn more about Pam and her organizational coaching services!
In this episode, I share how my miscarriages changed the way that I pray. Emily, Julie and I discuss the importance of the habits that provide us with spiritual strength. How are you doing with your habits of study and prayer? Do you need some ideas? We got you! Listen to this episode for ways you can increase those habits for your own daily restoration this year. Resources mentioned: Melanie Stroud, Come Follow Me For Us Podcast David Butler and Emily Belle Freeman, Don’t Miss This Kristen Walker Smith, One Minute Scripture Study Emily Belle Freeman, Inklings Institute
Bonnie and David MacIver got married 17 years ago and ached to start their family. After many failed pregnancies they started considering adoption. They share their beautiful story of how their family came to be and what it has taught them about opening their hearts to others. It's the perfect story of family love for this Christmas week.
Are you hoping to put more focus on the Savior during the holidays? Then this episode is for you! We talk about several ideas to create Christ-centered traditions this year. Traditions are so powerful in their ability to create bonds within families. It promotes trust and safety and connection in your home and Christmas time provides lots of opportunities to create those rituals.
Activity Advent Calendar from Ralphie Jacobs
The Giving Manger
Ornaments with Names of the Savior from Deseret Book
Chelsey Savio Seibold is a dear friend of mine from high school and was the Queen of Fun! When she came a mother and her fun was wiped out, she struggled with how to reconcile her motherhood with her natural fun nature. She is open and raw in her sharing of how dark it was for her when she first became a mother. She also shares how she was able to transform those thoughts and create so much joy and light in her home. If you have ever thought, "I'm not the fun mom" or "I don't have much fun anymore", this episode is for you! If you need ideas for simple ways to create magic in the mundane, check out Chelsey's IG HERE!
Have you ever been overwhelmed with repentance? Have you ever tried to overcome something and given up because you tried to do it all right away? I hope this episode inspires you to take repentance one step at a time and ask the Lord for help to continually become one percent better. Repentance is not an event, it's a process. And we can become so much closer to the Savior through that process.
Listen to the Conference Talk we referenced HERE
(Just a heads up that we are very raw and vulnerable in our sharing in this discussion. Masturbation and pornography are discussed in this episode if you have younger ears that aren't ready for that topic.)
This is the new episode 20. I felt inspired to share some of the miracles I have seen this year. I hope that it inspires you to think about the miracles in your own life. And I hope you write those things down! There is so much power in writing. Happy Thanksgiving and know how grateful I am for YOU!
Julie Suazo led the discussion this week about Elder Oak's talk The Need for a Church. There were several unexpected benefits we talked about including the incredible opportunities to teach our families about service and the opportunity we have to benefit from other people's experiences and scripture study.
We also discussed a chance we have to serve Afghan Refugees. If you would like to donate to the cause, please go HERE to help these beautiful people create a place for them to gather and preserve their culture.
Do you feel overwhelmed with the never-ending "to-do" list? Are you getting stuck in trying to keep up with being "all in"? Then you will love this episode. The amazing Kristen Walker Smith shares her story and shares so many great ideas on how to make time for scripture study, no matter what phase of life you are in!
Find Kristen on IG! @kristenwalkersmith
This week I am sharing the messages I shared at the musical fireside I put on here in Arizona last week. I am sharing 5 things that can help us heal. I hope that these messages inspire you to have a conversation with your families about how we can invite the Savior into our hearts and homes. I hope you will ponder what changes you need to make to let Him in and let Him heal you.
I am fangirling about this episode! I have been listening to Melanie Stroud's podcast for over a year. And I was so excited when she said yes to being a guest! Her testimony of how to get revelation through the Book of Mormon has lit a fire in me. I hope that this conversation inspires you to dive into the scriptures to find answers. We also talk about how to live the gospel more fully and how to reach out to others who are hurting.
You can follow Melanie on Instagram!
I wanted these episodes to feel more like a relief society lesson, so I asked my dear friends, Julie Suazo and Emily Smith, to come on as regular guests on the show! You might recognize them from their interviews. Julie was on Episode 5: Charlie's Mom and Emily was on Episode 8: The Gift of the Devil. They both bring wisdom and wit to the conversation!
This week we are discussing Elder Ballard's talk, Hope in Christ. We dive into what it means to feel alone, how we can relate to people who felt alone in the scriptures, and how we can heal the loneliness by leaning in.
This week I get a chance to interview my beautiful friend, Randa Canter. She is a wife, mother, and author of the children's book, Uniquely You! Her son, Parker, has Spina Bifida and she shares about the challenges and triumphs she and Parker have experienced. Our discussion includes ways that we can all be more aware and inclusive of those with special needs. The book she wrote is about her son Parker and his best friend, Crew. They are able to do a lot of the same things, just in different ways and with different tools. My kids request for me to read this book, often!
You can follow Randa HERE
And you can buy her book HERE
This week I am sharing about my sweet son, Evan who has autism. It's a tender episode for me because this is an ongoing trial for me. But I want to share my heart with you and keep it real about how I apply the Atonement on a daily basis. If you are facing a lifelong trial or a trial that seems it may not ever end, this episode is for you!
My friend, Joe Peck, shares his story about how he was converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. His perspective on life completely changed. His heart became new and he is now able to share his powerful perspective on his own podcast! Launching October 25th is The Impeckable Perspective- an inconvenient podcast for the common Latter-Day Saint. I hope this conversation inspires you to talk with your family about how the teachings of Christ have changed you.
You can follow Joe on Instagram @joepeckofficial
Avengers and Jesus, what more could you want in an episode? Today I am offering some insight into how we can fight the battle against Satan and his armies. I know that we can come off as conquerors, but not if we are slaying our fellow soldiers. Can you overcome differences and learn to love anyway? Listen now to find out how.
Jessica Jackson is a wife, a mother of 4, and she hosts the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast! She offers a planner and a journal to help moms create a life they love. She has a beautiful testimony of how God is in the details of her life. She shares stories from her heart about our prayers are often answered through each other. She is holding a virtual summit soon and I am one of the interviews for that summit! https://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/
Want to feel more confident? I’m sharing more of my story and the tools I’ve used to cultivate more confidence in myself. If you are ready to unlock the power of your divinity, listen to this episode!
Emily Ayars Smith is a wife, mother, coach and now published author. And she is one of my dearest friends. Her book, The Gift of the Devil, is beautifully written and is full of wisdom. In this interview, we talk about her book and the relationships she has transformed through this work.
Order her book here https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Devil-Emily-Ayars-Smith/dp/1952566177/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+gift+of+the+devil&qid=1629822852&sprefix=the+gift+of+the+dev&sr=8-3
This episode is with my friend, Emma Millet. She is an event director, speaker, and coach for young adults. Our conversation is about the struggles young single adults face in the church today and what they are experiencing in this current climate. Emma offers some insight into how we can have conversations with young adults that can help to relate to them and bridge the gap.
Emma is directing a young adult conference on August 27th and 28th at the ASU Institute. “And the Lord called His people Zion.”
I get to teach a class about healing after divorce. If you have a young adult in your life, single or married, send them to this conference! More info can be found on IG @youngadultevents
This week I am sharing my daughter Charlotte’s story. She was born with a birth defect as a baby. Through this experience, I learned that there are angels on both sides of the veil to lift us up in our darkest hours. Listen to this episode to hear about the heartache and the miracles that we experienced as a family.
Julie Suazo shares her beautiful story about how she adopted her nephew. You will love her personality, her humor, and her heart. She talks about the challenge taking a child that is not biologically yours and loving them as your own. We discuss Christ like love and it’s transformative power. She offers some tips on how we can show more love for each other in our stories. 1. Be willing to be open and real when you are sharing. It’s worth the risk! 2. Ask open ended questions vs. making statements. Loving curiosity goes a long way. 3. Feeling alone? Share! You will be surprised at how many others feel the same way.
Want to avoid getting spiritually hangry? Then listen to this episode to learn 3 tips on how you can satisfy your soul and nourish your spirit. Listed below are resources referenced in the episode. Scripture List: Enos 1:4, Matthew 16:23, Mosiah 4:11, 2 Nephi 9:51, Proverbs 13:25 3 Tips to avoid becoming spiritually hangry: Create SPACE: 1. Physically 2. Mentally 3. Spiritually Michelle Craig “Spiritual Capacity” https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/15craig?lang=eng Melanie Stroud’s Come Follow Me For Us Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-follow-me-for-us-podcast/id1448229352?i=1000461574638
Have you wondered what it might be like to be married to an addict? My sister, Katie, talks about her marriage and what she has learned from supporting her husband through his addiction recovery.
Are you struggling to build relationships? Do you want to create deeper connection in your life? This episode walks you through a process I use to build Christ like relationships.
Do you love Jesus, but are struggling to find joy in the gospel? Are you an active LDS member, but don't feel like you or your family belongs in the church? Welcome to the club! Not Your Mama's Relief Society is raw and relatable. I teach principles of loving people as they are and not as we want them to be. Follow me @heyanniejoy or Annie joy.com