Feeling overwhelmed by the quest for "work-life balance"? Join me debunk the myths surrounding this tricky concept, which originated in the 90s.

In this episode, I’ll explain why striving for balance often leads to disappointment. With over a decade of experience working from home and leading corporate workshops, I’ll share my own stories and offer practical tips to help you find a more fulfilling way to juggle work, home, and community responsibilities.

I'll share with you new ways to think about and manage your daily life and why the traditional idea of balance might not be working for you and offer fresh perspectives for a more harmonious life.

This episode is full of relatable stories and actionable advice to help you feel understood, inspired, and ready to live with purpose. Whether you're in survival mode or looking for a new approach to your busy schedule, this one is for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why the traditional concept of work-life balance might be flawed
• How various aspects of your life are interconnected and supportive rather than competing priorities
• A series of interconnected spindles rather than a strict, weighted scale called "web of balance"
• How to rebuild and strengthen different areas of your life when they falter
• Ways to seek inward growth and spiritual support to rebuild and strengthen weaker areas of your life

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Ever feel like you’re running on empty by the time dinner rolls around? If that's the case, this episode is for you! Building a personal toolbox of stress-management strategies is the heart of this episode.

We'll explore the daily stress points you face, from the morning school rush to evening chaos, and reveal practical strategies for managing these stressors that suits you best.

From methods like therapy and meditation to unconventional ones like indulging in some chocolate or finding a few moments of solitude and using the spoon analogy to help you manage your energy better, ensuring you don’t hit that dreaded "zero spoons" level where survival instincts kick in.

Listen in and discover how to manage your stress better and live your life on purpose.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to build a personalized stress-relief toolbox of strategies
• Finding stress relief methods that work best for you
• Common stressors in a mom's daily routine
• How dysregulation can lead to operating on survival instincts
• Understanding the spoon analogy as a tool to avoid burnout

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I am so excited to have you here today and to be able to tell you a little bit about what's been going on, because I feel like every few years, I start getting this itch in my heart, where I know, something's coming.

The same thing is happening for you but sometimes we don't always recognize it. So, in this episode, I'll also share with you 15 ways to recognize that you are being called to something more.

Remember, it doesn't always have to be a bolt of lightning that comes through you from God. It can even be a righteous desire of your own heart where you get to decide and then you ask God to bless it.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• 15 common and uncommon signs that you are being called to something
• My own journey in recognizing my calling
• How to take initiative based on personal desires
• Seeking God's blessings for personal decisions and actions
• The difference between burnout and being called to more

Featured on the Show:

• FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
• Lara Johnson Coaching website

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Have you ever wondered if there's a magical element to life, just waiting to be rediscovered? Are you curious about manifesting but unsure of how it works or if it's even real?

In this powerful episode, you'll learn the 3 components to manifesting magic in your life: belief, action, and trust and how to make this practice even more powerful by leaning into faith and trusting in God's will.

This Episode is For You If:

• You're curious about manifesting, and have experienced things working out unexpectedly
• You're hesitant to pray or ask for help, or want to learn how to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny
• You have heard about manifesting but are unsure of how it works or if it is real
• You want to learn how to harness the power of affirmations and follow their joy to attract good things into your life

If you're ready to embrace the magic of life and take control of your destiny, this episode is a must-listen! So, get cozy and let's make some magic together.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 43: How to Make Affirmations Work for You

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What if your social media habits could unlock your life's greatest passions? Join me on this episode as we explore how everyday behaviors can lead you to self-discovery and fulfillment.

I'll share with you five powerful questions that can help you identify your true passions and illustrate how your social media habits, TV show preferences, vacation choices, internet rabbit holes, and shower thoughts can reveal your deepest interests and passions.

Whether you're looking to enrich your career, discover new hobbies, or go on meaningful projects, this episode reveals how small reflections can lead to big changes.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Five key questions to help you unlock your passions
• Techniques to study your unconscious behaviors for self-discovery
• How your preferences reflect your personality
• Ways to turn everyday habits and interests into a purpose-driven life
• Introduction to the upcoming Six Pillars of Purposeful Living program

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After a tough experience with a traumatic childbirth, I started shaking uncontrollably. I didn't understand it at the time, but there's this one book that helped me go through this.

In this episode of the Mom on Purpose book club, we're going to dive deep into the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski.

We'll talk about what burnout really is and how "Human Giver Syndrome" is slowly killing us. Today, we'll understand the body's natural process of completing the stress cycle to actively manage stress.

My hope is you realize that your joy matters, you matter. You can really heal your burnout with all of the steps that the book provides. I invite you to take them.

What you'll learn:

• The role of "human giver syndrome" in perpetuating selflessness
• The role of societal expectations and the patriarchy in contributing to burnout
• Techniques to complete the stress cycle
• Insights about burnout based on the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily Nagoski PhD
• Methods to identify when stress is not fully released and signs that stress needs attention

Featured on the Show:

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – by Emily Nagoski PhD
• Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.

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"Go Big or Go Home". Now I am someone who will never say this to you, or I try, not to. Now you've probably heard this. It's very cliché in the self-help area and for some people it works fantastic but that's not always the case.

Another kind of flavor of this phrase is shoot for the moon. Worst case scenario, you fall among the stars. I wanted to tell you about this because I want you to not only discover your purpose, not only figure out what your dreams are. I want you to actually achieve them.

My goal is to help you never end up in a shame vortex where you're discouraged and you give up on the very things that you want. I want to teach you how to live that day in and day out, so that you can feel the joy that comes from living your purpose.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The pitfalls of the "Go Big or Go Home" mentality
• Strategies to counteract negative feelings by setting small, consistent goals
• Embracing a variety of emotions to stay committed to your goals
• Motivational tips and actionable advice to help you stay on track
• How comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy

Featured on the Show:

• FREE GUIDE: Step-by-Step Formula to Discover Your Purpose and Feel Alive Again
• 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, et al.

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You know, I've been a mom for almost 13 years now, which is incredible to think about, and many of you may have been a mom for longer or for less, but I guarantee all of us have heard these phrases.

For the longest time when I heard these phrases, it was like a punch to my gut, but I didn't ever understand why. These phrases were shared with so much love and that's okay, even if you've said these phrases, I've said these phrases before.

This episode's aim is to validate the diverse experiences of motherhood and provide supportive guidance that truly resonates with your own unique journey.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to approach well-meaning but often unhelpful phrases
• More realistic alternatives to these common motherhood advice phrases
• Strategies for dealing with emotional challenges
• How to manage constant worries about your children
• Different ways self-care can look at various phases of motherhood and the importance of finding what works for you

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How to Connect with Lara:

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