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Heads up, Sister Friend! The “stuff” around you... the things you’re accumulating from physical things to apps on your phone to the items on your to-do list... all of that “stuff” is directly affecting you!

You heard me right. Your mental health, your level of stress (or peace) is tied to the amount of clutter that you’re surrounding yourself with.

I’m here to help! There are 7 areas you can purge right now that will get you on your way to less stress and more peace... because Sis, I’m here to tell you that LESS IS MORE! Hit play and let’s get purging!

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73. Oh my goodness. Where to start!?

Today marks 15 years of being married to the man I love... someone who is not perfect, but who is perfect for me. Chad is someone who doesn’t complete me (only Jesus can do that), but he completely compliments me. He brings out the best in me. He protects me, cherishes me, cheers me on, makes me laugh and he loves me so well.

Don’t get me wrong... we’ve had our ups and downs (wayyy downs actually). But I’ve got to say that the good moments have so totally outweighed the tough ones. The laughs have happened way more often than the tears. The realizations and the revelations and the lessons learned... they make up our story... the story of the life we’ve created in our first 15 years of marriage.

So naturally... I had to grab Chad (by his hunky biceps) and pull him into my recording studio (Ha! More on that inside this episode!) for a trip down memory lane to celebrate just how far we’ve come.

Enjoy today’s bonus podcast episode as we reminisce about the years gone by and more importantly, dream about the years that are yet to come...

With Great Joy!

Katie

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Hey Mama! If you feel like you’re constantly trying to juggle #allthethings or if you’re desperately trying to find “balance” between #wifelife, #momlife and all the dreams that are on your heart, (but you feel like you’re falling short) I’m here to help!

I love helping stressed-out, Jesus loving mamas turn their overwhelm into clarity and confidence. Head over to KatieHedrick.com/ClarityCall and let’s spend an hour together designing your life intentionally, so that you can chase after your kids and your dreams instead of chasing perfection! We’ll map out your next steps forward in creating a life that you love... one that’s full of purpose, fulfillment and joy!

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Are your kids dealing with big emotions? (Or maybe YOU are the one wrestling with big emotions.) You’re not alone, mama friend. We all have plates that are full and things that we’re struggling with.

Marley Hayman is in the same boat. She’s a wife and mama, as well as a private practice Christian Counselor. Marley loves helping kids and parents work through their big feelings... things like anxiety and anger.

Today on the podcast, she’s offering up some great advice about how you can take care of yourself, so that you’re able to take care of your kids and serve them in a helpful way. (Have you ever been on an airplane? They always tell you to put on your OWN oxygen mask FIRST, should the plane go down.)

Marley is also sharing about “hand breathing,” a tangible activity that you can do RIGHT NOW to help your family learn how to find calm in the midst of life’s storms.

Marley’s heart (and mine) is to equip you to navigate your family’s emotions in a Christ-like way, so I think you’ll find today’s episode REALLY helpful! Press play and let’s get growing.

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Resources Mentioned

Get Marley’s Free Guide | https://www.kingdomguarded.com/Freeguide

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Looking for your next step?

Browse KatieHedrick.com for encouragement, life coaching and homeschool help.

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Story time! (How fitting for today’s topic of language skills and literature?)

It was the very first day of our homeschooling journey. The kids and I cracked open the Language Arts curriculum I’d chosen... I hadn’t thought to pre-screen the material (rookie mistake) and I began to read the instructions out loud: “Circle all the prepositions.”

Horrified, my kids and I stared at each other blankly and we all wanted to cry. “A prepo-what???”

I had pulled my kids out of public school, and coming from public school myself, none of us knew what in the world a preposition was.

I was the mom. I was the teacher. I was supposed to be leading this whole thing and I didn’t even know what a preposition was!? I felt like a failure and I quickly realized that curriculum was NOT going to work for us.

I began desperately searching for an effective way to teach my kids language skills. Although my kids are quick learners, I knew this process was going to take divine intervention, because grammar seemed difficult to understand, and to teach. No one was inspired to write, nor did we have any kind of a system in place for learning how to do it well.

Enter the unsung hero: Mr. Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW).

Mr. Pudewa had a system in place (“Structure and Style for Students”) that included easy-to-use videos, pre-selected source texts and key word outlines. On top of that, his charming personality stole the hearts of my kids and if I’m being honest, it stole my heart too.

Mr. Pudewa’s method for helping homeschool families thrive was unlike anything I’d seen before. My kids became strong, inspired writers (and grammar wizards). Most importantly though, they fell in love with reading and writing and thinking.

When I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Pudewa in person, I quickly realized how authentic, engaging and witty he was. I invited him to join me on the podcast and he graciously agreed to share his time and expertise.

So, today you are in for an absolute treat! You can head to the podcast now to take in a conversation that is full of tips to help you cultivate language skills in your homeschool. Mr. Pudewa is sharing book recommendations, encouragement for homeschooling moms, one of his famous jokes and so much more!

Trust me when I say... this is a don’t miss episode! Enjoy!

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Homeschool Goodies You Should Know About!

• Apply for a Homeschool Mom Scholarship to Receive 1/2 Off your First Steps to HomeschoolTM Tuition **Application Period ENDS AUGUST 1** | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com
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• Grab a Seat at my (Free!) Class - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! Register here | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• IEW Language Arts Curriculum | KatieHedrick.com/IEW
• “However Imperfectly” by Andrew Pudewa | https://amzn.to/45PXwut

The Fruit of the Spirit. One of my favorite topics (and pieces of Scripture!)

Maybe you’ve heard about it? Perhaps you strive to live it out daily. Or maybe you’re wondering “what does fruit have to do with the Spirit?”

The Fruit of the Spirit is the collection of characteristics and qualities that are produced as a result of us pursuing holiness as we strive to become more like Jesus.

In other words, as a Believer, the Lord loves to work in our lives and “prune us” (the sanctification process) so that we can bear more and more good fruit. As a result, we are able to love on others out of the abundance of “good fruit” in our heart.

Tune in to the podcast today, as Casey Wayne (brand new author!) and I take a look at each fruit in the proverbial basket (We’re talking love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. -Galatians 5:22-23) and discuss how they can all work together to make one delectable, beautiful fruit salad!

Bonus! Casey and I are also sharing our thoughts on how this concept is so relatable in motherhood. Don’t miss it!

** Direct link to purchase the Faith Fueled Breakthrough study at the summer SALE price! —> KatieHedrick.com/FFBSummerSale

Find today’s show notes and links at KatieHedrick.com/128

Check out the past episodes that were mentioned:

#123. Three Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Take Back your Mind —> KatieHedrick.com/123

#108. The Secret of Life (Hint: It's a Biblical Principle) —> KatieHedrick.com/SecretOfLife

#120. How a Young Mama got UNSTUCK from Anger and Grew into the Mom that God created Her to Be (She implemented these 3 things!) —> KatieHedrick.com/120

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