The Sweetest Gifts of the Season: Presence, Connection & Everyday Magic
There’s something about December that brings out both the sparkle and the chaos in life. One moment you’re soaking in twinkle lights and cocoa… and the next you’re wondering why your to-do list is reproducing faster than Christmas cookies. This month on the Love Your Life with Whole Happy Free podcast, we opened our hearts […]
When Safety Shatters: A Heart-to-Heart on Betrayal Trauma
You’re here because the ground gave way. The person you trusted most hurt you, and the life you were building—perhaps for eternity—fractured. Betrayal trauma doesn’t just break trust; it breaks reality. When the foundation shatters, nothing feels solid: every direction feels unsafe, you can’t tell what’s true anymore, and you don’t know which step to […]
Finding Freedom from Addiction: A Path of Hope and Healing
Addiction is more than just a habit or a weakness. It’s deeply tied to unmet needs, those places in our hearts and minds where pain, loneliness, or confusion have taken root. Addiction becomes a way to cope, a strategy to fill the gaps that feel too wide to bridge otherwise. When life’s challenges weigh heavily, […]
Resiliency by Design: Building Families on Faith, Not Frenzy
If you’re like us—busy women, moms, daughters, wives—sometimes it feels like life is a relentless test of patience and energy. The good news? You don’t have to just survive; you can thrive. The key lies in building resiliency—emotionally, spiritually, and practically. In our recent podcast series, we unpacked how resiliency isn’t some magical trait you’re […]
When Love Meets Boundaries: Real Stories of Growth and Grace
(Or: How to Set Boundaries Without Turning into a Fire-Breathing Dragon) Boundaries—those tricky lines we draw in relationships—often get mistaken for moats around a castle. But what if we reframe them as drawbridges? Invitations to love, growth, and a whole lot more peace? In our recent podcast series, Natasha and Tonya opened up about what […]
How to Work with Your Body, Not Against It, to Heal From the Inside Out
Do you ever feel like your body is fighting against you? Maybe you’re exhausted after lunch (and not just because you were up late last night scrolling), or no matter how many salads you eat, the scale won’t budge. Or maybe you really want to make healthier choices … but that cookie is calling your […]
Your Body Is Not the Enemy: It’s the Messenger of Your Story
“We’ve always believed that our bodies are wise, but sometimes, they speak in whispers we don’t quite understand … until we’re ready to listen.”​ ~ Whole Happy Free Have you ever felt betrayed by your body? Like it’s holding you back, letting you down, or just not cooperating? If you’ve ever struggled with how your […]
Why the Little Things Matter: Reconnecting with Your Forever Favorite
We’ve talked about the daily practices that build trust, intimacy, and connection—those small but powerful habits that breathe life into a marriage. Things like going to bed at the same time, greeting each other like you actually like each other, carving out 20-minute conversations, praying together, and updating your “love map” (no GPS required). But […]
Choosing Love Over Fear
Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement, feeling unseen, misunderstood, or just unsure how to turn things around? In marriage, especially one grounded in eternal commitment, these moments can feel particularly heavy. You want more than just to get along—you want to build something sacred, something lasting. Yet the day-to-day can feel overwhelming, and […]
Make Your Wishes Come True—No Magic Wand Needed
We’ve been having some powerful conversations lately about the process of creating the life you want—not just by thinking about it, but by intentionally aligning your thoughts, words, and actions. Today, we want to share a few of our experiences and a few key insights we’ve found supportive and even transformative at times. One practice […]
