Today is a treat. I’m joined by writer and thinker Timothy Willard (author of The Beauty Chasers) for a rich, cozy conversation on Advent, beauty, and why this season invites us to return—to God, to our homes, to one another, and to the truest parts of ourselves. We talk about: What Advent is (and isn’t): a church rhythm that helps us not lose the story—the comings of Christ and the light that enters our darkness. “Homeliness” & the ordinary: how God hides Himself in small, everyday things—tables, gardens, candles, waffles, and walks under winter stars. Beauty as an awakening: beauty “arrests” us and lifts our gaze beyond the doom-scroll toward wonder, joy, and presence. Hope as structure (not sentiment): how Christian hope shapes the horizon of our days and gives direction to how we live, love, and serve. Wintering with intention: slowing down, walking in the cold, paying attention, creating space for awareness in a frantic season. Lewis threads: how C.S. Lewis (and friends like Arthur Greeves) inform Tim’s imagination—think The Great Divorce, That Hideous Strength, and The Weight of Glory. An invitation, not just a devotional: Tim’s new Advent email journey offers short reflections, prayers, and simple practices (with some audio readings!) to help you breathe, notice, and chase beauty all season long. Timothy Willard’s Advent Journey (daily email reflections + audio on select days) –  Book: The Beauty Chasers by Timothy Willard – https://a.co/d/1H8ko3h Follow Tim on Instagram –  @timothywillard Links & Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The actual House of Joy is in the messy middle — room swaps, wallpaper on backorder, dust bunnies, the works. 😂 What started as Tommy’s 13th-birthday room move turned into a full-on home refresh… and a powerful reminder: your spaces carry energy. The rooms you live, work, and create in are quietly shaping your identity and your next level. Today I’m sharing how to uplevel the energetics of your life (and business) — not by trying harder, but by shifting your environment: your home, your relationships, your work, and your inner world. If you feel stuck, stale, or compressed, this episode is your permission slip to clear a corner, move the furniture, and create space for who you’re becoming. We’ll talk about: Why environment is the silent architect of your identity How to know if a space is expanding you or shrinking you The “four rooms” to assess (home, relationships, work/calling, inner life) Simple, immediate ways to shift the energy — from a junk-drawer cleanout to an honest conversation to a 10-minute journaling reset Planning for 2026 with intention (yes, my giant wall calendars are out!) The power of saying yes to the change you’ve been resisting Home: If your true self lived here, what would this room feel like? What one corner can you clear today? Relationships: What’s the current energy — light and connected, or heavy and resentful? What one action would shift it? Work/Calling: If it were a building, would you want to hang out there? What would make it more creative and joyful? Inner World: What’s the tone of your inner room — cluttered or sacred? What belief or habit needs redecorating with grace? 💛 Come get in a “room” that uplevels you:  Life Mentoring School: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join  Four Reflection QuestionsCoach Certification: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/certification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is one of my very favorites — a replay from this time last year that still feels just as true today. It’s all about finishing the year with intention, peace, and purpose… instead of stress, striving, or burnout. If you’ve felt a little disconnected or like you’re living on autopilot lately (been there, friend 🙋‍♀️), this episode is your gentle wake-up call. Emmy joins me for a heart-to-heart conversation on: ✨ What it really means to “get back on track” — without hustle or pressure ✨ How to reconnect with yourself and your purpose after a busy season ✨ The power of setting identity-based goals instead of “should” goals ✨ How to tell yourself the truth — with grace instead of shame ✨ Practical ways to live awake, present, and intentional for the rest of the year We talk about what it looks like to design your life 90 days at a time — not as a rigid plan, but as a rhythm that helps you stay aligned with your true self and God’s best for you. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start fresh — this is it. These last six weeks of the year can still be full of meaning, creativity, connection, and joy. 🌿 🌸 Join the free class: Design Your Life 90 Days at a Time → https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/guidebook 💛 Learn more about Coach Certification: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/certification Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My heart is still overflowing after spending the weekend with the incredible women in our Life Mentoring School coaching community. Over 120 of us gathered together for a weekend of teaching, dancing, laughter, prayer, and deep connection — and it reminded me once again why the company you keep matters so much. In this episode, I’m sharing seven reasons community is one of the most powerful forces for transformation — and why the people you surround yourself with quietly shape everything about the life you create. We’ll talk about: 💛 How real, lasting transformation happens in relationship — not isolation 💛 Why belonging is a decision, not something you wait for 💛 How proximity determines what feels “normal” in your life 💛 What to do when you’ve outgrown certain circles 💛 Why contribution beats comparison every time 💛 How the right people make you braver 💛 And why legacy is never a solo project I’ll also share a few behind-the-scenes stories from our most recent coaching event — the joy, the tears, the breakthroughs — and an invitation for you if you’re craving this kind of community too. Maybe you’ve been walking through a season that feels lonely… or maybe you’ve been the one holding space for everyone else, and you’re finally realizing you need some support too. Friend, you don’t have to do it alone. The company you keep can change everything — for your growth, your joy, and your legacy. 🌿 P.S. If you’ve felt that nudge to become a coach or mentor, to turn your own transformation into impact — this is your sign. Certification for our February class is now open for a limited time. Come be part of this powerful community of women who are living, leading, and loving from their true selves.  Learn more about Life Mentoring School Certification → ediewadsworthcoaching.com/certification Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of my favorite lessons that I’ve ever taught inside Life Mentoring School, and it feels especially fitting right before the holidays (you’ll see why). Have you ever noticed that certain people just know how to push your buttons? Maybe it’s that relative who always stirs things up at Thanksgiving… or that coworker who seems to drain the life right out of the room. Here’s the truth: when you decide someone is “difficult,” you’re actually giving them power over your peace. And I want to show you a better way. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to take back your emotional power, how to stop letting other people’s behavior dictate your joy, and how curiosity and compassion can completely change the way you experience those relationships. We’ll talk about: ✨ The hidden cost of labeling people as “toxic” or “difficult” ✨ How your brain finds more of what you focus on (and how to shift it) ✨ Simple tools to stay grounded, kind, and joyful in any situation ✨ Why curiosity and compassion can heal your heart (and your body) ✨ How to bring peace into every room you walk into — no matter who’s there This isn’t about fixing other people. It’s about transforming how you see them — and how you show up. So pour some coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about how to keep your peace (and maybe even your sense of humor) when people are hard to love.  Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Cozy Earth — Try them risk-free with a 100-night trial + 10-year warranty. Use code HOJ at https://tinyurl.com/HOJCozyEarth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is my first episode back after wedding week! 🎉 We had the most magical, joy-filled celebration — and I’m still floating from all the love, beauty, and answered prayers. Thank you so much for your sweet messages and kind words — it meant the world to me! Today we’re diving into a topic that has been close to my heart for years — your calling. If you’ve ever wished God would just send you an email with your purpose, your five-year plan, and a clear next step — this one’s for you. I’ve been there! But over time, I’ve learned that our calling isn’t something we find somewhere “out there.” It’s something we wake up to — something that’s been right in front of us all along, waiting to be tended. In this episode, I share: 💫 The four biggest myths we believe about our calling — and the truth that sets us free 💫 The story of a very cringey poem I wrote in high school (and what it revealed about my purpose even then) 💫 Why resistance is often a sign that you’re standing right in the middle of what matters 💫 How your gifts are never really about you — they’re the way God meets someone else’s need 💫 And why you’ll never “feel ready,” but you can still start — one small, brave step at a time This is such an encouraging episode, especially if you’re in a season of wondering “what’s next?” or feeling a tug toward something new. Maybe you’ve been belittling your own gifts, comparing them to others, or waiting for perfect timing. I want this to be your reminder that: Your calling isn’t lost. It’s already here. Your gifts aren’t small. They’re sacred. And the world needs what only you can give. You don’t need a full roadmap — just the courage to say yes to what’s stirring in your heart. Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is all about high-capacity women — the ones who carry both the beauty and the burden of their lives with grace, who move through the world grounded, steady, and full of purpose. If you’ve ever looked at another woman and thought, “How does she do it all?” — this episode is for you. Because being a high-capacity woman isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming more. It’s about expanding from the inside out, doing your inner work before your outer work, protecting your energy like it’s sacred, and taking aligned, powerful action from a place of peace, not pressure. We’re sharing three simple but life-changing habits that every high-capacity woman practices — and how you’re already doing them, maybe more than you think. 💛 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ What it really means to be a high-capacity woman (it’s not about hustle) ✨ The importance of inner work before outer work — and how five quiet minutes a day can change everything ✨ How to protect your energy from leaks like overthinking, people-pleasing, and social media scrolls ✨ Why aligned, intentional action feels so much lighter and more powerful ✨ How to create a life that feels like overflow — not overwork We also talk about embracing your season (whatever season you’re in!), following your desires, and the quiet power of women who do their inner work and show up from love instead of striving. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and get ready to feel inspired, seen, and reminded that you are already more capable and powerful than you realize. Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is a wake-up call for every woman who’s ever felt that tug — that restlessness that whispers, “There’s more for you.” You’ve done the work. You’ve walked through healing, growth, and transformation. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and prayed the prayers. And now? It’s time to give it away. In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my heart about what it means to move from transformation to multiplication — from healing to helping, from consuming to creating, from waiting to walking. Because you weren’t created to be a reservoir. You were created to be a river. 💧 You’ll hear me talk about: ✨ The difference between searching and stewarding your calling ✨ How your transformation becomes someone else’s survival guide ✨ Why you’ll never think your way into courage — you have to act your way there ✨ The truth about confidence (it’s not what you think!) ✨ What it looks like to partner with God in your purpose ✨ How to step into the calling that’s already waiting for your yes And friend, if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs your voice, your story, your heart. This is your kairos moment — a divine invitation to rise, lead, and pour out from the overflow of all God has done in you. Mentioned in this Episode: 💫 Next Level Life Summit – November 11 — a live virtual event where we’ll activate your calling, clarify your purpose, and help you turn your transformation into lasting impact. ediewadsworth.com/summit 🌸 Follow along on Instagram: @ediewadsworth | @houseofjoypodcast If this episode stirs something in you — that little voice that says, this is for me — say yes. Don’t wait for permission. Your next level life is waiting. 💛 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode is all about one of the most surprising (and healing) truths I’ve ever learned: you transform your own life by focusing on others. It sounds simple, but it’s deeply powerful — because so much of our anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion comes from being overly focused on ourselves. When we turn our attention outward — to loving, serving, and honoring others — something shifts inside of us. Our peace returns. Our joy multiplies. And we start to live in alignment with how God actually designed us to live. In this episode, Emmy and I dive into: Why self-focus often breeds anxiety and disconnection How loving and serving others creates healing in your own heart and mind The difference between healthy service and codependency What it means to “outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10) — and how to make it a daily practice 💌 How focusing on others brings us back to what truly matters: people, presence, and purpose We also talk about my favorite old teaching — the doctrine of vocation — and how every role we hold (mother, friend, co-worker, neighbor) is an invitation to serve the people right in front of us with love and excellence. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, inwardly focused, or just ready to reconnect with your purpose, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait until you “fix yourself” to live a meaningful life. You just have to start giving what you already have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I’m recording this, we are just ten days away from Emmy’s wedding (cue all the happy tears and chaos 😅). And let’s just say… my nervous system has had a lot of practice lately staying grounded and peaceful! Between my acid peel (what was I thinking?), a full closet overhaul, rewriting our business guidebook, and even starting English horseback riding lessons — it’s been a wild couple of weeks. But here’s what I’ve noticed: many of these things have actually been helping me regulate. They’re creative, grounding, and keep me present — and that’s what we’re talking about today: how to calm your nervous system and come back to peace, no matter what’s happening around you. In this episode, we’ll chat about: ✨ The difference between your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems — and why it matters ✨ How your body doesn’t know the difference between being chased by a bear and getting a snarky comment from your teenager ✨ Why it’s not about never getting stressed, but learning how to come back to calm ✨ My three favorite ways to bring yourself back to peace when life feels like a lot Here’s the thing: your nervous system needs to know you’re safe — that all is well. And when you can create that internal sense of safety, even when things feel busy or uncertain, everything changes. So take a deep breath, dear ones. You are safe, you are loved, and all is well. 💛 Cozy Earth — Use code HOJ for 40% off at https://tinyurl.com/HOJCozyEarth  Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

328. 5 Ways to Understand & Love Your Family Better! It’s wedding month (!!), and things are getting real around here. Between seating charts, last-minute details, and a few (okay, a lot) of happy tears, Edie and her daughter Emmy are sitting down to talk about something that couldn’t be more timely: family relationships. Whether you’re navigating the chaos of wedding season, the sweetness of sibling trips, or just the everyday ups and downs of family life, this episode will help you see your relationships through a softer, more intentional lens. Together, they share 5 powerful ways to understand and love your family better—even when it’s messy, even when it’s hard, and especially when it matters most.  In this episode, you’ll hear: Why seating charts might be harder than the wedding itself 😂 The one question that changes everything: “What’s underneath that behavior?” How to stay connected when your emotions (or someone else’s) feel big. Why true connection starts with your mindset — not their behavior. How to show up as your true self, not your ego or fear. The surprising connection between vulnerability and repair. Why fun, laughter, and intentional time together are spiritual practices. How to make family connection your “House of Joy.” 📘 Design Your Life 90-Day Guidebook: The guide that helps you align your mind, emotions, and habits with the life (and relationships!) you want. 👉 Grab your copy here ediewadsworthcoaching.com/guidebook  💄 Favorite Skincare Mentioned: Weleda Skin Food Moisturizer → https://a.co/d/ftyqarn  ILIA Skin Milk Primer → https://www.sephora.com/product/ilia-base-face-milk-P509440?country_switch=us&lang=en&skuId=2739837&om_mmc=ppc-GG_17791296883___2739837__9013289_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17798721803&gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb0LozknGRgnSLHJ1bMc47_xn&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjL3HBhCgARIsAPUg7a65jnjNIm4aVF-h9dx7dAcgxLgoaCC6jLAZR04hxtRMi1clwa9I0PQaAiCpEALw_wcB Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Try Piper and Leaf tea! https://tinyurl.com/HOJPiperandLeaf  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “I didn’t mean to settle here…but somehow I did”? You’re not alone, friend. In this powerful episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie gets real about that quiet midlife restlessness — the feeling that you’ve checked all the boxes, built a beautiful life, but deep down…you know there’s more. More joy, more purpose, more possibility waiting for you to claim it. She shares how so many of us unknowingly set the “thermostat” of our lives too low — settling for fine instead of fulfilled — and how to raise your internal standard for what’s possible in your thoughts, emotions, faith, and daily habits. Together, you’ll explore: ✨ Why settling often feels “reasonable” — and how to recognize when you’ve done it ✨ The “life set point” that’s secretly keeping you stuck (and how to reset it!) ✨ How to partner with your potential instead of negotiating with it ✨ What it looks like to live from your true self instead of your false self ✨ Four powerful areas to raise your standard: your thoughts, emotions, habits, and faith ✨ The difference between doing more and believing more Edie reminds us that raising your standards isn’t about hustle or perfection — it’s about agreement. It’s agreeing with heaven about who you really are. It’s believing that God is still doing a good work in you and that your most alive, joy-filled days aren’t behind you…they’re right in front of you. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, restless, or just a little “fine,” this episode will reignite your hope, refresh your mindset, and invite you to step boldly into the next, truest version of your life. Because you don’t rise to your goals — you fall to your standards. It’s time to raise them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

326. The Cortisol Reset: 10 Simple Ways to Lower Stress and Save Your Sanity What if you could actually enjoy this busy season instead of just surviving it? In this week’s episode of House of Joy, Edie and her daughter Emme are diving into all things cortisol, stress, and sanity-saving habits — plus a little wedding talk (because the countdown is ON! 💍). If you’ve been feeling the weight of your schedule, your hormones, or just the pace of life lately, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, breathe, and start living with more calm, joy, and intention. Together, we’re unpacking: ✨ The truth about cortisol (and why you need it!) ✨ The sneaky ways we keep our stress hormones high without realizing it ✨ How to use your mindset to shift out of fight-or-flight ✨ 10 simple, practical ways to lower stress — from journaling and breathing to sunlight, protein, and creative rest ✨ Why laughter, connection, and presence might be the best medicine of all This is the perfect episode for anyone who wants to live with more energy, ease, and peace — even in a full, beautiful, slightly chaotic season of life. So pour your coffee (or your kombucha 😉), take a deep breath, and join us for some laughter, real-life stories, and a whole lot of encouragement to care for yourself well this fall. Because you were never meant to live in constant overdrive. BrainTap app (Edie’s favorite for sleep & mindset) NingXia Red, Daily Hormone Essentials, and other supplements for hormone health Design Your Life: Live Your Purpose, Leave Your Legacy — our upcoming fall workshop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of House of Joy, I’m sharing a live teaching from my Life Mentoring School program—one of our most powerful topics ever: getting over your past so you can step into your future self. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, defined by who you’ve been, or unable to forgive yourself (or others) for the past, this episode is your invitation to lay that weight down. You’ll learn how to stop punishing yourself with old stories, release resistance, and use my Creation Cycle tool to start building the future version of you—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s what we cover: ✨ Why your past is not your prison—even if it “really happened” ✨ The sneaky way we keep re-creating old pain in our thoughts and bodies ✨ How to use the Creation Cycle from any entry point—mind, emotions, or action ✨ A simple shift you can make tonight to feel different and spark momentum ✨ How to dream about your future self in 30, 90, or 365 days (and actually become her!) Whether you’re brand new to House of Joy or curious about what happens inside Life Mentoring School, this teaching will give you a beautiful taste of the freedom and transformation waiting for you. Because you are not your past—you’re who you’re becoming. And the future you want can begin today. 💛 Cozy Earth — My favorite temperature-regulating bamboo* sheets. Try them risk-free with a 100-night trial + 10-year warranty. Use code HOJ for 40% off at https://tinyurl.com/HOJCozyEarth  Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear ones, you’re in for a treat! Today I’m chatting with my new friend (and LMS + Master Coach student) Kelli France—author, podcaster, mom of four-turned-soon-to-be “Glamma,” and the vibrant creator behind One Goal for 100 Days. Kelli went from food stamps to seven figures, walked through a 97% pay cut this year, and is now launching a movement to help midlife women move from lost, lonely, and stuck to purpose, passion, and power. You’ll feel seen, cheered on, and ready to take your next brave step. What we talk about Emotional capacity > endless hustle: why feeling your feelings creates sustainable growth The Creation Cycle (LMS): stop skipping to action—start with identity and emotion Working from rest, not for rest: practical rhythms that actually refill your cup Midlife momentum: how to find (and accept!) your passion, then give it purpose Identity shifts that stick: changing sneaky, “true-but-unhelpful” thoughts Passion–Purpose–Power framework: daily routines, “power-ups,” and tangible next steps Community that holds space: why sisterhood changes everything—for you and your family Meet Kelli! Host of the Finally Fearless podcast (top 1%) Author of One Goal for 100 Days Find her on IG: @kellifrance and join the Reignite Your Spark workshop waitlist via her link in bio Come sit with us inside Life Mentoring School—the coaching, tools, and sisterhood that help you live on purpose. ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join Share this episode with a midlife friend who needs a little flame-fanning today. 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear ones, lean in—this one is for you. 💛 We are stepping into the final 90 days of the year, and I want to invite you to look at this season in a whole new way. What if your life could look radically different in just 90 days? I believe it can. In this episode, I share how living in 90-day cycles has completely transformed my life over the past 10 years. It’s not about hustling harder or piling on more “shoulds.” It’s about waking up to your desires, partnering with God in them, and becoming the woman He created you to be. Here’s what we’ll talk about today: ✨ Why 90 days is the sweet spot for creating lasting change ✨ How to shift your focus from problems to possibilities ✨ The surprising role desire plays in transformation (hint: it’s holy!) ✨ Why this next season could be the most powerful of your life Friend, you don’t have to wait for a new year or a perfect moment. One season—one focused 90-day stretch—can ripple into every part of your life, from your health to your relationships to your calling. And if you don’t want to do this alone, now is the perfect time to join us inside Life Mentoring School before some exciting changes ahead. ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join  Because your life isn’t meant to be lived on autopilot. Let’s wake up, step into who we were made to be, and make these last 90 days our most magical yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on House of Joy, we’re back with part two of my heartfelt conversation with my daughter, Caiti Riden. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, start there—it sets the stage for everything we dive into today. In this episode, Caiti shares more of her journey walking through seasons of anxiety, depression, and burnout—and the tools she’s learned along the way to care for her body, mind, and soul. From weightlifting and walking to building emotional resilience and practicing radical acceptance, this conversation is packed with hope and practical encouragement. We talk about: Why caring for your body is one of the best gifts you can give your mental health The connection between metabolic health, nutrition, and mood What it looks like to balance compassion with challenge in your daily habits The importance of laughter, joy, and finding light in the middle of heaviness How to hold onto hope, even when progress feels slow Caiti’s honesty and wisdom will leave you inspired to keep showing up for yourself—body, mind, and spirit—so you can live strong, resilient, and joy-filled. 🔗 Resources & Links: Join our Design Your Life, Live Your Purpose Workshop: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/design  Learn more inside Life Mentoring School: ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join Connect with me on Instagram: @ediewadsworth Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit ✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder that better days and stronger seasons are ahead. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review—it means the world to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

321. Stuck in Stress? How to Reset Your Nervous System and Live With Purpose Are you living in constant fight or flight? Stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and fear might feel normal—but they don’t have to define your life. In this episode of House of Joy, Dr. Edie dives into how your nervous system works, why so many of us get stuck in survival mode, and how to retrain your body and mind to live in love, peace, and joy instead. You’ll learn: ✨ The two emotional states we all live in—and which one fuels resilience, creativity, and healing ✨ Why stress chemistry is addictive (and how to break free from it) ✨ Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and rewire your emotional state ✨ How to step out of fear and start creating your life on purpose This conversation is packed with hope, practical tools, and a reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck in stress mode. You were created for more—for joy, peace, and abundance. 💡 Workshop Reminder: This week is our Design Your Life, Live Your Purpose workshop! Don’t miss three powerful days of teaching, coaching, and practical tools to help you stop living in default mode and start creating the life God designed you for. 👉 Sign up here: https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/design  Cozy Earth — My favorite temperature-regulating bamboo* sheets. Try them risk-free with a 100-night trial + 10-year warranty. Use code HOJ for 40% off at https://tinyurl.com/HOJCozyEarth  Check out the NIV Application Bible here https://tinyurl.com/HOJNIVAppBible and use code HOJ at checkout for an additional 10% off!!  Interested in advertising on this show? Learn more here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16V_c91F1iIYNZOVvrEinrB9h2dsZq-kZFqYYEDQ4A60/edit  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is extra special. My daughter Caiti Riden, NP (mental health nurse practitioner, lifelong learner, and absolute light) finally sat in the House of Joy chair. She opens up about her panic attacks in nursing school, a long season of depression and brain fog, and how faith, science, movement, and mentorship helped her rebuild a grounded, hope-filled life—one she now pours into her patients. Don’t miss Part 2 This conversation ran long (because it’s just that good!), so this is Part 1. Part 2 drops next week. In this episode: Growing up with grit: failing an early exam → learning how to really study The first panic attacks, the “haze,” and why depression can feel like isolation in a crowded room The role of faith in the dark: clinging to Psalm 40 and praying through brain fog ICU nights, compassion fatigue, and how environment impacts mental health Why Katie chose integrative psychiatry and the power of a humble mentor Exercise as medicine: why 3–4 moderate/intense workouts per week can rival an antidepressant Whole-person care: meds + mindset + lifestyle + spiritual support (no one lever fixes everything) Agency vs. overwhelm: what The Body Keeps the Score taught us about healing If you’re in a tough season You’re not broken and you’re not alone. This episode is your reminder that healing is possible, help is real, and hope is not naive—it’s fuel. Next week, Katie and I go deeper on practical tools, boundaries that heal (not harden), and how she cares for her patients and herself without burning out. — With so much love, Edie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever felt fried, frazzled, and weirdly resentful while trying to keep everyone else happy… this one’s for you. As a recovering people-pleaser, I’m sharing how to love fully without outsourcing your worth, absorbing everyone’s moods, or abandoning your own voice. We’ll talk about true self vs. false self, what healthy boundaries really are (and aren’t), and why self-doubt is one of the biggest energy leaks in midlife. In this episode you’ll learn How to spot “losing yourself”: constant external validation, silencing your needs, carrying emotions that aren’t yours. True self vs. false self: dropping the mask, living from belovedness, and becoming a “woman of valor.” Boundaries done right: sovereign choices versus trying to control other people. End the self-doubt spiral: reclaim the energy you’re leaking to second-guessing. Your body keeps score: the biology behind people-pleasing vs. living in truth, gratitude, and joy. Simple shifts to try this week so you can love from overflow, not depletion. Join our fall workshop Design Your Life: Live Your Purpose (Sept 24–26) + cozy home bonuses inside the pop-up Facebook group. Grab your spot for $7 → https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/design Leave a quick review or share this episode with a friend who’s tired of living for approval. Your shares mean the world and help more women build lives of love, truth, and joy. 💛 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices