Disappointment is part of every life—a job you didn’t get, a relationship that ended, a dream that fell through. In this episode, I’ll show you how to allow the grief without adding extra layers of suffering, how to let gratitude soften the past, and how to choose hope for the future. If your heart feels heavy because things didn’t go the way you hoped they would, this conversation is for you.

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Every great story has a villain—but what happens when you unknowingly cast one in your own life? Whether it’s your teenager, your boss, your body, or your past, seeing something as the “bad guy” can turn you into the victim, and leave you feeling powerless...even though you're actually not. In this episode, I’ll show you how to rewrite that story so there are no villains—only teachers. If you've been feeling stuck, this epsiode will help you find the freedom to grow, learn, and move forward.

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We all have moments when emotions feel too heavy, so we reach for something—our phones, food, shopping, Netflix—to take the edge off. It works for a minute, but those “buffers” don’t solve the mess, they just hide it. In this episode, I’ll help you start to notice some of your buffers, and start to understand how they might actually be limiting you more than helping you. I'll share how you can keep the lights on--which may feel super uncomfortable in the moment--but it’s the path to real freedom.

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Have you ever tried to run someone else’s life… and ended up running yourself into the ground? 🙋‍♀️ Been there. In this week’s episode, I talk about the sneaky way we step out of our own business (with the best intentions!) and why it leaves us anxious, lonely, and powerless. Plus, how to step back into the one place you actually do have power—and find so much more peace there.

Come join me for 8 weeks of 1:1 coaching and trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence and purpose. Now is the time, my friend! Learn more at www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

Feeling nervous before a big moment? Or powerless when someone’s choices are driving you crazy? This week, I’ll show you one quick shift that can change your emotions almost instantly. This is an epsiode you won't want to miss.

The kids are starting new grades and new extra-curriculars...what's on the docket for YOUR growth and learning? :) You can go into a new grade too, with my 8-week private coaching program, designed to help Christian moms trade guilt and self-doubt for peace, confidence, and purpose. Learn more: www.emilyrickscoaching.com/coaching

Have you ever felt totally stuck in a decision—like you're standing at a fork in the road, but both paths look uncomfortable? This week’s episode is all about decision debt—what it is, why we create it, and how to stop spinning in "I don't know." If your brain’s been feeling cluttered lately, this one’s for you.

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Most of us were never really taught how to feel our feelings—we either shove them down and smile through it or scramble to do something to try to fix them right away. In this episode, I’m introducing a gentler, wiser way: processing. I’ll walk you through how to hold space for your emotions without letting them pile up or run the show.

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If you’re like most people, you probably spend a lot of energy trying not to feel certain emotions—but what if the fear and resistance are actually worse than the feeling itself? This week, I’m sharing a mindset shift (and a cold plunge moment from girls' camp) that could change the way you think about discomfort.

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