How to Make Decisions and Discern God's Nudges

Welcome back. This is week two of everything you ever wanted to know about skincare but didn't know who to ask. Okay, that's not the title, but I like that title.  Skin health is more than just expensive products. It’s about focusing on the basics that truly work and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Today, we're doing a deep dive into more things that we can do to keep our skin looking great all the time.  We’re talking about skin health, beauty and everything you need to know. We’re diving into sun protection, sleep, sugar, Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, and protein. You don’t want to miss it!   Favorite quotes:  03:28 - “Sleep is big. When we don't get enough sleep, it does take a toll on our skin.”  09:02 - “Antioxidants are your skin's best defense when it comes to aging.” 11:14 - “Omega-3s are great for your skin, it's great for your collagen, and the name of the game of skin care is collagen.” 14:45 - “Lower estrogen can affect collagen. So the drop in estrogen during perimenopause or menopause significantly impacts your collagen production.” 18;26 - “It's tough, but reducing sugar can make a big difference in your skin's appearance.” 20:10 - “Again, it's not about doing everything all at once. It's not about buying the latest expensive products. It's about sticking to the essentials that really make a difference in your skin.”   Things I love and think you will too:  Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 Sunscreen  Allulose  Stevia  Estrogen Matters   Pure Encapsulations O.N.E. Multivitamin   Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega  Alli's Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Skincare  Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things Studio Delightful Christmas gifts from Little Things Studio! Celebrate the simple and significant message of Christmas with this delightful Days of Christmas Carols calendar. Each day features an illustration and Christmas carol–and all verses of the song are printed on the back of each page (perfect for singing along!). I’m co-owner of this woman-owned small business in Nashville, TN. These thoughtfully-designed products from Little Things Studio are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome back to the health series. Today is part one of two shows with Dr. Josh Axe. This conversation is so good I wanted to break it into two parts.  We discuss the importance of great health, self-care, and supporting hormonal and digestive health. We also discuss fats, proteins, collagen, bone broth, the very surprising thyroid research, and the health benefits of sourdough bread.  Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist who is passionate about helping people heal and prevent illness by using food, lifestyle, and mindset medicine. He has a fast-growing show and podcast, The Dr. Josh Axe Show, where he covers health, mindset, personal growth, and spiritual growth. In his new book, Think This, Not That: 12 Mindshifts to Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs and Become Who You Were Born to Be, Josh teaches 12 revolutionary mind shift transformations to beat the grind and reach the life you've always wanted.   Join Josh and I as we talk about: Three things every woman should know about her health Benefits of bone broth and collagen Sourdough bread health benefits Using Omega 3’s Effects sugar has on our skin, aging, and our whole body Favorite Quotes:  “Strategically planning out your week is one of the biggest, the most important things you can do for your health.”  ~ 02:55 -  “The third thing I would say that women need is to focus on spiritual health.” ~ 05:31 “But most women today, in terms of what's causing them to not be healthy, tend to be emotional stress, which is a really big one. And part of that is due to not enough downtime and not enough time scheduled to do things that you enjoy.” ~ 06:19 “Everybody is absolutely unique, and you need a diet that's personalized for you.”~ 11:11 “Sourdough bread can be a really great healing food for a lot of people.” ~ 16:05 “Sugar and seed oils will cause you to age more quickly than the other foods.”~ 24:34 Links to Great Things We Discussed: Dr. Josh Axe Website  Dr. Josh Axe Instagram  Think This, Not That: 12 Mindshifts to Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs and Become Who You Were Born to Be   Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the health series. In the next few weeks, I'll have so many guests sharing all they know about health. I'll also do my shows and share my health journey with you.  I have a lot to share. I'm not an expert in anything. I'm just somebody who's trying to get healthier, right? I have spent the last year getting in shape, taking care of myself, lowering my stress, and doing everything I can to help me feel better. After a whole year of experimenting, I want to share it with you.  I’m so excited, I put together a free resource for you of everything I'm talking about. What to use, how to use it, what causes aging, and what you can do that’s science backed and research tested to lessen aging. It’s in the show notes here, the YouTube description, the link is in my profile on Instagram. Because skincare and anti-aging are so huge, we will break this show into two parts. We're gonna do half today and half next week, or else it's just gonna be the longest show ever for just you and me.    Favorite quotes:  09:10 - quote from Alli - “If you're spending hundreds of dollars on skincare and you're not getting any results, ask your doctor or dermatologist for a prescription for a type of retinal-A.” 11:11 - “Collagen is like the scaffolding that holds our skin up. It's keeping it firm and smooth.” 11:52 - “Sun exposure, stress, and poor sleep will speed up this breakdown of collagen.” 14:41 - “Over time, using red light therapy will reduce fine lines, reduce wrinkles, and it will improve your skin texture.” 17:36 - “Collagen is everything. Everything that we've talked about so far is to trick our skin as we age to create the one thing that's going to help us age well at whatever pace that is for us.”   Things I love and think you will too:  Clinique Wash All About Clean   Clinique Moisture Surge    Primal Kitchen Chocolate Coconut Collagen Peptide Drink Mix   Frownies  Alli's Guide to Everything You Need to Know about Skincare  Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things Studio Christmas gifts at Little Things Studio!  As co-owner of Little Things Studio in Nashville, TN I’m excited to share that we have delightful Christmas gifts. This woman-owned small business has so many daily reminders of beauty and truth for your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome back to the show. We're wrapping up the Good to Great series with a best of episode. I love these episodes, and I love hearing from you that you love these episodes. Today, we're deep diving in Enneagram. We are going to talk about some Enneagram insights here that will help us go from good to great in our lives, in our relationship with God, in our relationships with other people, and just continue to build our self-awareness, which helps us build our emotional health, which helps us build great relationships.  Today, we have Elizabeth Orr, Marilyn Vancil, Jesse Eubanks, and Beth McCord sharing their Enneagram expertise.  We are diving into everything from Enneagram wings, the nine key desires, the shadow side and core beliefs of each number, and ways to love each Enneagram number.  Join us as we learn about: Identifying with more than one number and Enneagram wings with Marilyn Vancil  The nine key desires and how one comes to the forefront in our lives with Jesse Eubanks The shadow side and core belief of each Enneagram number with Elizabeth Orr Ways to love each Enneagram number with Beth McCord Favorite Quotes:  “The Enneagram helps give more definition and understanding of what your particle obstacles are. It is just a tool, but it is very helpful in discerning where we are stuck.” ~02:36 - Marilyn  “There are nine key desires that all human beings have, but one of them, for mysterious reasons, whether it is nature or nurture, takes the lead.”  ~06:57 - Jesse  “The shadow side is our survival mechanics. It is how we are trying to survive in the world as we perceive it. Every type has a very particular way of how they perceive the world and what they believe to be true about it.”  ~12:20 - Elizabeth  “For each personality type, all of these good messages are beneficial for any of the types, but some land very pointedly on the type because that is what is really tripping them up in life.”  ~26:02 - Beth Links to Great Things We Discussed: Marilyn Vancil  Website   Marilyn Vancil  Instagram    Jesse Eubanks Website    Jesse Eubanks Instagram    Elizabeth Orr Instagram    Beth McCord Website    Beth McCord Instagram    Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli

Do you ever feel like your mind is in overdrive, constantly buzzing with too much information? It's like your brain is running a marathon, but instead of getting stronger, you're just getting more and more exhausted.  Today, I'm going to share a surprising three-step formula that can help you hit reset and reclaim your peace of mind, because I think this is how most of us are living right now. What we consume matters. The information you consume impacts your mood and your relationships. The wrong inputs will drain your energy and keep you from being your best self.  We need an information diet. By choosing what we consume, we free up our minds for what really matters. We will be happier and feel more content.  Three steps to start your information diet: Choose your inputs wisely. Limit your information consumption. Feed your mind positivity. When you’re mindful of our inputs you’ll fill your mind with good, take control of what you let in, and you’ll feel more clear and empowered. Favorite quotes:  01:12 - “Most of us know to be able to guard our peace, we need to stay connected to God. We need to have prayer time every day, but we also forget a really important next step. We need to have an information diet.” 01:51 - “By choosing what we consume intentionally, we free up our mental energy for the things that truly matter.” 05:56 - “I want you to prioritize content and information that inspires you, that teaches you, that helps you become the person that you want to be.” 11:30 - “It's all about choosing wisely and setting limits and feeding your mind with positivity. So when you're mindful of your inputs, you'll find yourself with more peace and more focus and more energy to live the life that you were meant to live.” Recommendations: This week I share a beauty product and a TV series that I’m loving. The first is a Scalp Massager. Imagine a circle that you hold in your hand with little squishy points that you can use in the shower to wash your hair. It just feels lovely! You need a scalp massager like yesterday. The second thing I share with you this week is season 3 of the most wonderful show in the world - Only Murders in the Building. It’s on Hulu and it’s amazing. Seasons and episodes are short. It’s a really good time and is well done. It’s just a fun, fun show. Things I love and think you will too:  Worship for Fierce Faith Spotify Playlist   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xmqJotVQGGcxK1gH19lBx Scalp Massager   https://www.amazon.com/FABCARE-Massager-Silicone-Exfoliating-Cleaning/dp/B0BY9GQDG9/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa Only Murders in the Building   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11691774/ Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things StudioLittle Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome! Today, we are with the amazing Kendra Adachi. She's showing us how to get our time and lives together in the Lazy Genius style.  I love it. You're going to love it, and you're going to want to go back and watch or listen to it over and over again. She's just that good. There are so many truth bombs, light bulb moments, and great things to take away every time we have Kendra on the show, and today is no different.   Kendra Adachi is the New York Times bestselling author of several books and host of the nationally-ranked The Lazy Genius Podcast. As an expert in compassionate time management, Kendra helps others stop doing it all for the sake of doing what matters. In her new book, The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius, Kendra offers a fresh take on managing your time. Using the memorable acronym PLAN, you will learn to Prepare, Live, Adjust, and Notice like a Lazy Genius, all through the lens of what matters to you in your current season. Join Kendra and I as we talk about: Using the PLAN acronym to Prepare, Live, Adjust, and Notice like a Lazy Genius  The secret for making a better to-do list Small things can make a huge difference The importance of therapy and mentoring  Favorite Quotes:  10:16 - “Live your life and enjoy this the best you can. See the good that is here right now. Recognize that you know now isn't forever, but you're here now. This is the season that you're in.” 12:35 - “You name the season you're in and what matters to you most. That is the foundation of everything.” 13:34 - “We have this expectation that every day needs to be the best day. We're always hustling to recreate this ideal day, this best day. I think that just does us such a disservice because like there's so much pressure, number one. But it also is like keeping us for being present with what's going on.” 18:34 - “You need to stop putting projects on your to-do list.” 28:18 - “The Holy Spirit and therapy are the top two things that have taught me the goodness of kindness.” 33:20 - “We've got to have a foundation of kindness and compassion with how we look at our lives first.” Links to Great Things We Discussed: Kendra Adachi Website    Kendra Adachi Instagram   The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius    Still Here - Skye Peterson    Alone    Merlin App Chobani Yogurt Drinks   Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Hi friend! Today I share about navigating uncertainty by developing a strategy and keeping moving forward. Here’s the truth - regardless of who wins elections or the state of our circumstances, God is still in control. He’s not surprised by what happens; He has a plan for us all. But we have to live on Earth for now, and it's wild and uncertain. We each have a laundry list of difficult things, things that scare us, groceries cost approximately $3 billion, and things that give us a little bit of anxiety. So what do we do?  We get wise, develop a strategy, and keep going. We want to make sure that our strategy will keep us strong and sane and keep us moving forward.  Super practical tips I share to navigate the uncertainties of life: Stay present, but make choices for your future self. Invest in yourself. Put your thoughts on trial. Examine every thought and do not assume every thought that pops into your head is true.  Avoid your anxiety triggers. Whether it’s news, doom scrolling, people who are always telling you something terrible is going to happen, whatever your trigger is, give it limited time, stop doing it, or dial down those voices in your life. Stay firmly planted, keep your anxiety in check, and plan well so you can live fully today and in the future. Remember your history with God and try out these tips! You’ve got this!   Recommendations: Let me tell you what I’m loving this week. Frownies Facial Patches are little craft paper triangles that you put on your forehead at night and when you wake up, your forehead is smooth and lovely. I put three on my forehead at night. I’m doing everything I can to fight aging and I’m really loving these.   Favorite quotes:  02:11 - “The most important thing to do when navigating uncertainty is to look back on our long history with God.” 06:58 - “Where I see so many women self-sabotaging more than any other way is by not investing in themselves.” 08:04 - “So I want you to stay present. Don't let yourself spiral down in the fear of the future and all the what-ifs, but make some choices for your future self.” 08:35 - “I want you to put your thoughts on trial.  Now, we all have crazy thoughts. We all have thoughts of things falling apart in the future. You know, those what-ifs can drive us crazy. What we need to do is really examine those thoughts and not just assume every thought is true.” 09:36 - “If something negative is likely to happen, the smartest thing you can do, the most strategic thing you can do is make a plan to either stop it and take action or make a plan to mitigate the damage. We don't have to be victims. We aren't powerless.”   Things I love and think you will too:  Frownies    Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things StudioLittle Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome back! This is a special day because my friend Lysa TerKeurst is on the show. She is talking about her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't.  Who hasn't been in that situation? Who hasn't wanted to trust when we just don't feel like we can?  This message is so good. Every time Lysa comes out with a new book, I'm always so excited to have her on the show and for us to talk about this with you because of the depth of her understanding and what she has gone through. The way she gives handles to women to pick up a message and carry it with them is so powerful. So you're going to get a lot from this.  Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way.  In her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment, Lysa shares her proven formula for trust and how to enact it in any relationship.  Join Lysa and I as we talk about: When and why did Lysa quietly give up on hope The secret to healing from betrayal and repairing trust Finding connections that are safe Differentiating between discernment and triggers Favorite Quotes:  02:18 - “Trust issues are everywhere. Skepticism and cynicism are at an all-time high.”  09:06 - “The bummer thing is broken trust makes us want to withdraw, but the only way to repair our trust is in the context of relationships.” 11:46 - “Our goal is to find connections that are safe connections.” 17:42 - “We will attract people on our same level of health. So if we want better people in our life, then we have to make sure that we've done our work on our side of the street and become more healed so that we will track people who are also more healed.” 19:30 - “Sometimes distrust is the wisest, most Christian choice to make.” Links to Great Things We Discussed: Lysa TerKeurst Website   Lysa TerKeurst Instagram   I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment    Baccarat Rouge Perfume   Ariana Grande Cloud    Disposable Face Towels    Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Here’s the big question this week - “If I wanted to make 85-year-old me miserable, what would I do?” Let’s dive into some key areas of our lives and talk about a topic that isn’t the easiest to discuss: regrets. You know, there are some common regrets people have as they reach the end of their lives, but the great news is we can change that right now. How do we avoid the pitfalls of regret when we’re at the end of our life and ensure that our 85-year-old selves are filled with joy, purpose, and living the life God has for us?  It’s not about secret insider info but rather about self-reflection. Real change and real success comes over time from having a wise counselor ask you the right questions at the right moment. I believe this is the right moment for you!  Here are three practical tips to not make 85-year-old-you miserable: Try new experiences. Stop chasing perfection. Invest in yourself Take a moment to think about three small things, three small habits, that you can start that will get you a little bit closer to where you want to be.   Favorite quotes:  01:34 - “Wisdom comes from life experience, prayer, reflection, and getting asked the right question at the right moment.” 02:37 - “So many people had the exact same regrets.” 06:57 - “We should work on our happiness. We should do everything possible to live healthy, happy, and Godly lives.” 12:11 - “Sometimes we need to think of the cost of not doing something because we get so used to the status quo we can't even imagine how much better it will be if we're willing to invest.” 13:14 - “Remember, small changes equal big results.”   Recommendations This week I share a scripture tea towel that I love from my Little Things Studio. I love these so much! They make the perfect gift for any mom, teacher, any Proverbs 31 woman in your life. I think you’ll find these delightful.    Things I love and think you will too:  Little Things Studio Proverbs Tea Towel  Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Alli on YouTube Little Things StudioLittle Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome back! We are with the amazing Hannah Brencher today. If you heard her on Smart Girl Summer, you have a little taste already of what we're going to talk about.  What does it look like to unplug? What does it look like to get your life back? What does it look like to get control over this crazy phone addiction that we all have? Now, don't worry. I'm not going to tell you to throw your phone out the window. But I also believe that we want to be smart. We want to be strategic because we are all working to live the life God has for us, and Hannah is going to help us today. Hannah Brencher is the founder of More Love Letters (leaving letters for strangers), a TED speaker, an entrepreneur, an author, and an online educator.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn’t shy away from tough topics like mental illness.  In her new book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World, Hannah demonstrates how powering down changed her entire life. The Unplugged Hours gives you the practical ideas and spiritual inspiration you need to stop scrolling and start living. Join Hannah and I as we talk about: Why we are afraid of unplugging Finding a balance between life online and offline Practical ways to start implementing unplugged hours Ways to use social media in healthy ways Favorite Quotes:  03:32 - “We have a bundle of emotions. There are a bunch of them, usually all conflicting with each other.” 11:47 - “It starts with naming. Naming is simply asking yourself what is going on inside myself right now. What am I feeling right now?” 12:28 - “The reason I chose the title, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, is because that is often the first thing we notice. We noticed we are feeling something we shouldn’t.” 14:43 - “Get curious about yourself and show yourself the same benefit of curiosity that we show our friends, kids, and other people.” Links to Great Things We Discussed: Hannah Brencher Website    Hannah Brencher Instagram   The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World Love Is Blind    American Murder: Laci Peterson    The God of the Woods    Kitchen Timer    Oura Ring    Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli