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 […]
Before and After “I Do”: What I’m Learning About Building a Marriage That Lasts
Since I just got married, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that marriage prep and relationship building have been very top of mind for me lately. So much so, we turned it into a podcast series. In the weeks leading up to our wedding—and now in the early days of building this new life […]
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 […]
What if Feeling Great isn’t Just a Dream?
We’re hearing it again and again—not from experts or gurus, but from real people just like you and us: “My sugar cravings are gone.”“The food noise that haunted me for years? Quiet. I’m finally finding me again.”“I’m off my blood pressure meds. My depression and vertigo? Gone. I didn’t even know I could feel this […]
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 […]
Small Moments, Big Love: 5 Ways to Build a Marriage That Lasts
A lasting marriage doesn’t come from grand gestures or one-time acts of kindness. It’s built on small, intentional moments shared every day—the things you do when no one’s watching, the quiet choices you make to strengthen your connection with your spouse. If you want to nurture trust, emotional intimacy, and connection in your marriage, it’s […]
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 […]
Building a Celestial Marriage
Marriage isn’t always easy. It takes work, intentional effort, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump into the mess of life together. And yet, when you do, the rewards are endless. In our latest Whole Happy Free podcast episode, Tonya and I explore what it truly means to have a celestial marriage, […]
