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Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment?
Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family?
Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current?
Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and struggling to find time for your own physical & mental health because there’s always so much that needs to be done?
Does your harsh inner critic make you feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough?
You know you’re called to be a leader and change-maker, but it’s hard to find others like you who also share your faith & values.
Maybe you’re feeling forced to choose between.
Every day is a battle, trying to give 100% in all the hats you wear.
You’re performing well but your load is heavy, you’re weighed down by guilt, and exhausted from pushing through but never having a moment to rest.
It’s hard to know what to say yes to, and scary considering a different course than the traditional path of success everyone is pushing you toward, or what you’ve always known.
Maybe you’ve recently made the transition or are thinking about leaving the military.
You don’t want your work to come at the expense of your family; they come first.
Amidst it all, you just want to do God’s will.
I see you sister. I’m on this journey with you.
In this Podcast, you’ll find heart to heart conversations about motherhood and military life, work-life balance and leadership, all grounded in Biblical truths, my education & experience as a professionally-trained Catholic Mindset Coach, certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and lessons I’ve learned the hard way in the last 5 years of high level advocacy work fighting for mothers, families, and life in the military.
I believe strongly that no one should have to choose between their family and their call to serve.
That motherhood should never be the death of our dreams.
That motherhood is not a limiting factor in what a woman can achieve, but lack of support can be.
I started Armed to the Heart to be who I needed when I was in the trenches, overwhelmed by motherhood in the military, struggling in my mental health & postpartum recovery, drowning in my home, carrying so much guilt for the time I had to spend away from my baby, feeling so much pressure to prove myself in a combat arms unit and feeling like a failure in all of it.
My family was getting the leftovers of me.
I felt stifled in my faith.
Trapped in the military.
It felt impossible to actually live out my priorities.
I felt so far from the superwoman others saw in me.
As a dual military, active duty Army officer raising 2 sweet (and wild!) boys in the Catholic faith, a fierce advocate for my sisters in arms going through pregnancy & postpartum, a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, & big dreamer with a heart to make a difference, I know the struggle that comes with wearing so many hats & trying to fulfill God’s call for us.
Through so many answered prayers, the Lord has allowed me to be part of the change I want to see. To bridge the gaps I’ve experienced and seen in thousands of women’s experience in the military, through policy advocacy work, mentorship & coaching. To fight for motherhood, for life, and for freedom to live out our faith in the military.
He taught me that our minds are the true spiritual battlegrounds, and that by learning to manage our mind, emotions, & time, we don’t have to be a victim to our circumstances.
He showed me that by discerning His will in every season, it is possible to keep my faith and family first while making a meaningful impact.
So if you’re ready to do the same, for the glory of God, this Podcast is for you!
Lace up those boots sister, it’s time to jump in. We can do this together.
Are you feeling alone as a woman of Christian faith in the military or another male-dominated environment?
Are you driven to make a big impact, but wish you could be more present, and give more time to your family?
Are you working to lead change, struggling to find your voice or courage as you swim against the current?
Are you a high-achiever pouring yourself out for everyone else but burnt out, stressed, and struggling to find time for your own physical & mental health because there’s always so much that needs to be done?
Does your harsh inner critic make you feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough?
You know you’re called to be a leader and change-maker, but it’s hard to find others like you who also share your faith & values.
Maybe you’re feeling forced to choose between.
Every day is a battle, trying to give 100% in all the hats you wear.
You’re performing well but your load is heavy, you’re weighed down by guilt, and exhausted from pushing through but never having a moment to rest.
It’s hard to know what to say yes to, and scary considering a different course than the traditional path of success everyone is pushing you toward, or what you’ve always known.
Maybe you’ve recently made the transition or are thinking about leaving the military.
You don’t want your work to come at the expense of your family; they come first.
Amidst it all, you just want to do God’s will.
I see you sister. I’m on this journey with you.
In this Podcast, you’ll find heart to heart conversations about motherhood and military life, work-life balance and leadership, all grounded in Biblical truths, my education & experience as a professionally-trained Catholic Mindset Coach, certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach, and lessons I’ve learned the hard way in the last 5 years of high level advocacy work fighting for mothers, families, and life in the military.
I believe strongly that no one should have to choose between their family and their call to serve.
That motherhood should never be the death of our dreams.
That motherhood is not a limiting factor in what a woman can achieve, but lack of support can be.
I started Armed to the Heart to be who I needed when I was in the trenches, overwhelmed by motherhood in the military, struggling in my mental health & postpartum recovery, drowning in my home, carrying so much guilt for the time I had to spend away from my baby, feeling so much pressure to prove myself in a combat arms unit and feeling like a failure in all of it.
My family was getting the leftovers of me.
I felt stifled in my faith.
Trapped in the military.
It felt impossible to actually live out my priorities.
I felt so far from the superwoman others saw in me.
As a dual military, active duty Army officer raising 2 sweet (and wild!) boys in the Catholic faith, a fierce advocate for my sisters in arms going through pregnancy & postpartum, a recovering perfectionist and people pleaser, & big dreamer with a heart to make a difference, I know the struggle that comes with wearing so many hats & trying to fulfill God’s call for us.
Through so many answered prayers, the Lord has allowed me to be part of the change I want to see. To bridge the gaps I’ve experienced and seen in thousands of women’s experience in the military, through policy advocacy work, mentorship & coaching. To fight for motherhood, for life, and for freedom to live out our faith in the military.
He taught me that our minds are the true spiritual battlegrounds, and that by learning to manage our mind, emotions, & time, we don’t have to be a victim to our circumstances.
He showed me that by discerning His will in every season, it is possible to keep my faith and family first while making a meaningful impact.
So if you’re ready to do the same, for the glory of God, this Podcast is for you!
Lace up those boots sister, it’s time to jump in. We can do this together.
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Hey friend. Today I'm sharing an update on where the Lord has been leading me, what I’ve been “giving birth to” and the humbling growth journey I've been on in this season.
We're talking about big life transitions, leaving the military, learning to trust God more and the internal wrestling we often experience mentally, emotionally and spiritually amidst uncertainty and change. I share an update on this pregnancy, entrepreneurship, and the exciting things my best friend Anna Saucier and I have been cooking up behind the scenes that you won't wanna miss ;)
I want to invite you to reach out to connect if any of the coaching or team/organizational consulting work we're doing resonates with you! Email me at megan@armedtotheheart.com
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I felt called to speak to the pressure many of us feel at this time of the year to finish Lent strong and prepare for Easter.
Today we'll dive into 3 tips and invitations if you're feeling like you're just trying to keep up and have very little breathing room or time to rest, in the midst of everything you're carrying and doing.
Whether you’ve stuck with what you set out to do for Lent, or feel like you're failing in it…I invite you to come as you are today. I know you want to give your best to your family, to your work, to glorify God in all that you do, but it's hard to feel like you're doing enough.
Let's find some relief together, by creating space to receive Jesus more fully, along with the peace and rest he desires to give us in this hard, busy, messy, and beautiful everyday life.
**Want to journey deeper in this with other like-minded women of faith? My incredible friend Anna Saucier is leading a Virtual Retreat on Thurs, March 21st called Release: a last-week-of-lent-internal-spring-cleaning Virtual Retreat that'll be practical, prayerful, and playful. It's $55 and will go from 10am-3pm CST, with a lunch break in the middle. She is so gifted at creating welcoming, connective, loving, supportive, life-giving spaces for meaningful growth in community and with the Lord. Would love to see you there!
Today I'm sharing vulnerably what Jesus has been reinforcing to me this week.
A simple, but profound invitation of "let me be with you."
It's so easy to compartmentalize our faith, to keep pushing through and doing the best we can to manage all that life is throwing at us from every direction...but how can we let him into everything we do to carry it with us, to be our strength? In our motherhood, our work, our to-do-lists, and everything in between...
The truth is, he wants to be with us in all things. He wants to be with us in the joyful, the hard and painful, the monotonous. Nothing is too big or small or insignificant to him. He cares about all the details of your life, because he cares so deeply about you. He sees all the things you do that go unseen, and feel thankless.
This is what we're exploring today -- how to expand our openness toward the Lord, and how much more BEAUTIFUL, fulfilling, and meaningful life can be when we aim to do everything we do in, with, through, and for God.
This will be a polar opposite message from what you've most likely been seeing, feeling, and the pressures you've been inundated with at this time of the year about New Years' Resolutions and goals.
There are so many voices of the world, environments we're in, and our culture that shame and guilt us, that reinforce these narratives that we're never enough no matter how much we give or how hard we try or how much we do, that we're a failure, and we're so unworthy of love, until we fix all these things that are wrong with us. And only if and when we measure up in each of these ways, we're good enough.
My goal today is to help you get more deeply rooted in how the Lord sees you, and your identity in Him. To speak some encouragement and truth into your heart in places you need it most.
Oh sister, we’re getting vulnerable & going deep here.
The tough truth is that it doesn't matter how fit we are, or how much fitness we're able to maintain, if we're imprisoned by it.
For those of us who want to maintain our health & fitness and take pride in it, it can be hard to find the right balance.
The holidays are a time when society speaks very harshly & judgmentally about food & exercise. The narratives & opinions out there are filled with a bunch of really harmful messages & associations that can drive a ton of anxiety, guilt, shame, & pressure. Everything from making “healthier versions” of our favorite treats, to avoiding them altogether, indulging in “treats”, saving up for or making up for extra calories, cheating, letting go, being “bad” or “good”, and all the “shoulds” in the air.
I was VERY trapped in these painful cycles for years, and in early motherhood before God brought me through so much healing. Both personally, and as a coach in the holistic health & fitness space, I’ve sought to create more distinction between all these pressures & triggers to protect my peace & help the women I work with find more freedom, joy & appreciation for movement, food, & heal their body image and concept of their self worth. In these last couple years of motherhood and military service, I’ve come a long way on this journey but the holidays can still reopen some wounds.
My prayer is that these 12 Tips are a healing balm for your heart & mind as you navigate these societal messages, so that you can fully enjoy the holidays, and reclaim the joy around your experience of fitness & food to celebrate with your loved ones, but WITHOUT all the guilt & shame.
(This series on fitness and food was recorded last year. So many of you loved these and found them really helpful, so I wanted to share them again!)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything you may be struggling with in motherhood or military life!)
Postpartum Fitness Program (4 month Training Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, get back to the military fitness test & fitness goals, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An $37 on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Let's connect at megan@armedtotheheart.com
How do we keep up our healthy habits & nutrition during the Thanksgiving & Christmas celebrations?
Last episode we dove into 8 simple but powerful ways to find balance in staying on track with your goals while enjoying the holiday celebrations.
This Part 2 focuses on the 7 biggest mistakes you may be making when approaching the holiday season, and simple strategies to avoid them.
Pop in those headphones as you prep your Thanksgiving meal, and settle in my friend!
Today you’ll learn the main mistakes that are most likely keeping you stuck, overthinking, and stressed with food — what to release, shift, & what to do/focus on instead so you can find your balance to nourish yourself fully AND enjoy food this Thanksgiving & Christmas season to make lasting memories with the people you love!
I'll give you practical steps, strategies, tips & how to ditch the guilt, shame spirals, & anxiety in enjoying the celebrations, while still staying on track — even when your routines, norms, eating, drinking, sleep, & exercise habits are shifting due to travel or so many holiday events.
We’ll cover how you can have more mental space to enjoy the holiday celebrations without feeling out of control, over-restricting then overindulging or binge eating.
Peace with food is possible & you don't deserve anything less!
You deserve the freedom to actually treasure the memories & moments with your family and pursue those goals & dreams of yours with dedication, with a healthy balance physically AND mentally.
(This series on fitness and food was recorded last year. So many of you loved these and found them really helpful, so I wanted to share them again!)
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything you may be struggling with in motherhood or military life!)
Postpartum Fitness Program (4 month Training Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, get back to the military fitness test & fitness goals, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An $37 on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Let's connect at megan@armedtotheheart.com
How do we keep up our healthy habits & nutrition during the Thanksgiving & Christmas celebrations?
This is Part 1, where we focus on 8 simple but powerful ways to find balance in staying on track with your goals while enjoying the holiday celebrations (no, it’s not by counting macros or tracking everything you eat)
Pop in those headphones as you prep your Thanksgiving meal, and settle into this 2-part Episode, where we’ll cover:
The single most harmful message to be aware of around food, nutrition & fitness during the holidays that keeps us stuck in negative shame & guilt spirals
The #1 most helpful strategy to combat the tendency toward an all or nothing mindset.
The real reason you tend to overindulge or binge eat during the holidays (spoiler, it’s not because you lack willpower, self-control, or motivation), and how to regain your balance when you fall into any extremes
How you can begin to let go of your rigid food rules and enjoy the holiday celebrations without feeling out of control or guilty
How to get the nourishment you need while allowing yourself the flexibility to also enjoy your favorite treats
The #1 way to stick with your eating preferences, even when everyone around you is eating differently
As we’ve been shedding light on in the latest episodes, the holidays can cause certain triggers to surface or intensify. If you’ve been struggling with your relationship with your body image or food in any way, and/or working hard toward your fitness goals, you may be starting to feel stressed as we approach the holiday season, knowing just how challenging this time of year can be with so many social events and family gatherings where food is the center of the celebration.
So, how can we realistically & reasonably navigate all of the unique challenges of this season — from holiday gatherings, extra sweets, and even peer pressure from our family or friends?
Today we’re gonna lift the shame around these topics - break through feelings of guilt around nutrition, your body, & fitness, and learn how to manage the inevitable triggers that can come up around food & our bodies during the holidays.
Let’s help you find your balance to nourish yourself fully AND enjoy food this Thanksgiving & Christmas season to make lasting memories with the people you love!
Peace with food is possible & you don't deserve anything less!
You deserve the freedom to actually treasure the memories & moments with your family and pursue those goals & dreams of yours with dedication, with a healthy balance physically AND mentally.
Can't wait to hear how you apply these tips, and hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving & Christmas season as you celebrate with family & friends!!!
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything you may be struggling with in motherhood or military life!)
Postpartum Fitness Program (4 month Training Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, get back to the military fitness test & fitness goals, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An $37 on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Let's connect at megan@armedtotheheart.com
Worried the holidays are going to derail your fitness goals, want to stay on track as much as possible so you don't feel like you have to completely reset in January after falling off the train in the coming weeks?
Tune in for 15 simple ways to still prioritize your health & fitness, while fully enjoying the holiday season.
This series on fitness and food was recorded last year. So many of you loved these and found them really helpful, so I wanted to share them again!
The holidays are a special time of year, but can also bring a ton of extra stress just due to the busyness, all the celebrations, expectations, and travels that pull us in many directions.
It can be a challenging time to maintain our fitness & stay consistent, even with all the best intentions to keep up a routine. We can also experience the additional pressures & guilt that can come with indulging more during the holidays than usual, and feel pressure to make up for the way it's throwing a wrench in our normal nutrition & fitness habits, or compensate for the extra calories or sweets we're eating, through our exercise.
It can be a struggle, and also a triggering time in body image, our relationship, with food, and fitness.
I don't want stress about losing progress in your fitness or an underlying pressure & sense of guilt make it harder to fully enjoy the season and be present with your loved ones. You don't have to give up until New Years, or beat yourself up & be overly rigid & restrictive in your expectations of yourself either. So these tips will empower you to integrate fitness into your busy holiday plans while finding a balance that feels good & right for you!
Holiday-proof your fitness by leaning on these 15 Easy, Practical Tips/Hacks for making movement a consistent — and positive — part of your holiday season.
Can't wait to hear how you apply these tips, and hope you have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving & Christmas season as you celebrate with family & friends!!!
1:1 Coaching Call (I can support you through fitness, pregnancy, postpartum, or anything you may be struggling with in motherhood or military life!)
Postpartum Fitness Program (4 month Training Plan for Busy, Active Mamas in the military + beyond who want to get stronger, heal their core + pelvic floor + regain confidence in their bodies again after giving birth, get back to the military fitness test & fitness goals, and have an empowering postpartum experience where you & your family can truly thrive)
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An $37 on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Let's connect at megan@armedtotheheart.com
Oh my friend. I just want to invite you to imagine we're sitting across from each other on a comfy sofa with coffee today...get ready for an incredibly deep, honest, and vulnerable heart to heart.
This is what my soul was longing to share with you.
Exactly how Jesus has been meeting me in the hard, in the mess, in the muck of everyday life and all the transitions of this season. How He's been giving me strength for every battle. How He's been bringing so much restoration, healing, hope, and the profound peace, joy, and freedom that comes from Him, in it all.
And how the Lord wants to do exactly the same for you.
It's real, it's me. And may God speak to the depths of your heart through these words, today.
And if this speaks to you, I'd love to have a heart to heart for real. Let's connect at megan@armedtotheheart.com
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Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An $37 on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Do you struggle to feel like you're measuring up? Do you feel like no matter how much you do, give, and contribute, you're still not doing enough? I see you, and you're so not alone.
Today I'm giving you a powerful, simple exercise to release the extra pressures you're carrying -- those high expectations you hold yourself to, the weight of not measuring up and guilt around not getting everything done on your to-do-list...all the ways you're "shoulding" all over yourself, lol. ;)
This 5-10 min journaling exercise was so helpful for me this week and opened up so much space in my heart and mind to release the things that were weighing me down that the Lord didn't want me to carry anymore, give myself much more grace, and expand my capacity to experience deeper joy and be more present.
I pray this blesses you sister!
Download your Free Guide with 10 Must-Ask Questions to Help you Build a More Fulfilling Balance Between Family and Work
$37 Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Want to chat about working together or figure out your next right steps? Reach out at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Clarity Call.
Are you running a million miles an hour, pulled in tons of directions responding to one urgent demand after another, trying to constantly be productive with your to-do-list, and never feeling like you have a moment to truly rest, be still, or relax?
Today we're diving into 3 tips for how to slow down and start moving out of this place of constant busyness, reaction or survival mode, and constant DOING to learn how to BE, and build more balance.
Maybe you're the kind of person who thrives in chaos and high-pressure environments, who does well at a fast pace managing a lot on your plate, holding it all together. You get a lot done, and make a big impact doing it.
But when you're really honest with yourself, something doesn't feel quite right. Maybe you're not feeling truly fulfilled. Maybe it's wearing on you and you're just exhausted, or always feeling stressed, and wish you had more to give your family. Maybe you're struggling to experience the depth of joy you really want to because you're always feeling pulled toward something or like things are hanging over your head when you really want to shut it off and just be present -- the next tasks on your to-do-list, checking your phone, work and home responsibilities. You've worked so hard to get where you are, but can't enjoy any of it.
This is the silent suffering so many of us experience as women. I remember feeling so stuck and trapped in it, like there was no way out. But there is hope my friend! Today I'm gonna give you 3 simple steps of where to start when you want to slow down, but you're used to running a million miles an hour.
Download your Free Guide with 10 Must-Ask Questions to Help you Build a More Fulfilling Balance Between Family and Work
$37 Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Want to chat about working together or figure out your next right steps? Reach out at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Clarity Call.
You're gonna want a journal and pen for this one -- you can Download and print the free PDF that goes with this episode HERE to follow along at your own pace.
10 Must-Ask Questions if you desire greater balance between who you want to be for your family, and the impact you want to make in the world.
If you're wishing you had more to give your kids, your marriage, your home, but also have that heart and drive to make a difference in your work and your community, this is for you sister.
Maybe you're feeling like work is consuming your whole life, and you're feeling burnt out.
Maybe you love what you do, but you also feel like something is missing, or like you're made for more.
Maybe you're needing more stability or flexibility, and the freedom to lead a life more aligned with your values and priorities.
Maybe you're feeling like your family is sacrificing too much, and you're feeling the weight of guilt for how much time your work is stealing from them, and your heart is telling you it's time for a change.
Maybe you're not sure what the next steps are, you're terrified of all the unknowns, or you're navigating the decision of where to go next, or a process of transition and change.
Wherever this finds you, grab your favorite drink, settle in and let's dig in together to explore these important questions, and dream together to discover what God is speaking to you, and design your life and contribution with Him.
If you haven't downloaded the PDF that goes through these 10 Questions, you can do so HERE.
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Want to chat about working together or figure out your next right steps? Reach out at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Clarity Call.
Do you struggle sometimes with negative self talk, and negative emotions?
Today I'm giving you an easy, step-by-step framework you can use to renew your mind, and cultivate mental & emotional command as the Lord calls us to (Romans 12:2). This will transform the way you show up in every area of life and handle challenges with much more grace.
Whenever you're struggling with negative emotions -- feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, discouraged, inadequate, insecure, or anything that's weighing on you, this will help you decrease the harsh inner critic, process how you're feeling, and bring relief.
I walk through these 6 simple, yet powerful steps with clients in coaching sessions, and have personally embraced this as muscle memory over the last few years - it's made all the difference in the world. Applying these tips will empower you to break free from a mindset that's keeping you stuck, spiraling thought patterns, or unprocessed emotions that are affecting the way you show up for your family and as a leader.
Grab a journal and pen, and let's dig in sister!
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An on-demand, self-paced video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. If you need somewhere to start to give you more breathing room and help you move out of the constant burnout, exhaustion, and guilt, I've got you!
Want to chat about working together or figure out your next right steps? Reach out at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Clarity Call.
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As we resume the podcast after our summer break, we're going to have a raw, real conversation about how we can navigate seasons of transition, change, and seasons of uncertainty or unknowns.
So if you're in the trenches like I am, this is for you sister.
Maybe it's a season of major life or career transition, maybe you're trying to figure out, plan, prepare for, and take the next steps. Maybe it's the next chapter in military, a big move, hoping and praying to start or grow your family, an unplanned pregnancy, or the last trimester of pregnancy. Maybe you're staring down a deployment on the horizon for you or your spouse.
Maybe it's the pressure you feel to have all the details carefully mapped out, everything planed to a T, and be perfectly prepared for whatever may come. If you're feeling the stress, emotions, overwhelm or the anxiety of wondering, is everything going to be ok? Is my family gonna be ok? How is this all gonna work out? Or as you're undergoing all this change and instability you just want it all to fall in place. I see you -- I'm right here with you.
So if you want to remain grounded in the Lord's peace through it all, this is for you.
I love you sister. And I encourage you to share this episode with a friend whose heart may need to hear this too.
Work-Life Balance Masterclass: An on-demand video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. It's a do at your own pace/time resource to serve you in this season and a great starting point for moving out of the constant burnout, overwhelm, and guilt.
Get in touch: megan@armedtotheheart.com
Thank you so much for being part of this growing community! As we reach the 100 episode mark, I want to take a moment to celebrate and honor this journey, share a bit more about the behind the scenes of this season, what to expect moving forward, and give all the glory and praise to God.
Can't wait to see who wins the giveaway ($97 value!)
All my love,
Megan Gephart
Gain access to my new Work-Life Balance Masterclass for just $37! This is an on-demand video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. It's a do at your own pace/time resource to serve you in this season.
Ready to Jump into a 1:1 Power Hour? 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
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We live in a world of constant distractions -- noise, input, demands, notifications, all these urgent things bombarding us from every direction. This is one of the most effective tools of the enemy to lead us astray & get us off course from God's will, divert our attention from our priorities, and even pervert the good things we're doing.
Distraction steals our time, presence, productivity, and ability to live out God's purpose for us at home, in our work, & every area of life.
So grab that notebook and pen -- today we're talking about what it looks like in the battleground of our lives, hearts and minds, and what we can do about it.
The enemy wants us to be distracted all day long:
To be pulled from where God wants us to focus, & get bogged down in things that don't matter.
To be too spread thin in our time and energy.
To steal our capacity to focus on our family & the people right in front of us.
To fall victim to lies & deception
To be distracted by shiny objects, or overly swayed by what the world tells us we "should" be doing, or other people's expectations & opinions of what we should pursue / what "success" looks like
To constantly be stressed and anxious, reactive, dwelling on mistakes, beating ourself up or ruminating on the past, or worried about the future.
For our minds to be stuck on all the things we don't have or are overwhelmed with.
The devil wants so many things to be swirling around our heads -- our to-do lists, incessant phone notifications, social media or even the news to pull us from the blessings and joys of the moment, our families, where we're uniquely called to serve, and what we're meant to give.
So let's walk through practical tips to combat this form of spiritual warfare. Let's do this together sister.
Gain access to my new Work-Life Balance Masterclass for just $37! This is an on-demand video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. It's a do at your own pace/time resource to serve you in this season.
Want to explore if it'd be a good fit to work together? Send me an email at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Discovery Call.
Ready to Jump into a 1:1 Power Hour? 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
In this episode, I'm getting really vulnerable with you to share 5 Lessons Learned when I was away from my family the last 2 months for my Army training course.
Whether you're in a crazy busy, hard season juggling work and family life, in a time of transition like pregnancy, postpartum, military moves, long distance in marriage / time apart from or as a family, discerning or preparing for change, especially in leaving the military or your job, or dealing with any uncertainty, unpredictability, or instability, this will resonate deeply with you.
This episode also includes:
An announcement of an exciting new offer for how I can serve & support you in work-life balance
I share a really hard decision we recently made in military/family life
My plans to take most of July off to focus on reintegrating back together with my family before this next season of the Podcast
Some exciting news to stay tuned for, about the Army Women's Initiative Team (I want to hear from you so I can be a voice for any ideas on continued change to support women who serve!)
Gain access to my new Work-Life Balance Masterclass for $37! This is an on-demand video training series & workbook that'll help you lighten your load -- reduce stress, overwhelm, & build more balance even in the most demanding seasons of work & family life. It's a do at your own pace/time resource to serve you in this season.
Want to explore if it'd be a good fit to work together? Send me an email at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Discovery Call.
Grab a Power Hour: 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
If you feel like you've gotta have your 3rd cup of coffee just to get through the day, I get it. Being pulled in so many directions every day is exhausting, and carrying everything that's on our plates can feel really heavy.
So today we're gonna dive into 15 hacks to find more energy, even in demanding seasons. Especially if you're up all night with your babies, EVEN when you're not getting that much sleep given mom life, busy work schedules, keeping up with the home, and managing all the things.
Over the last few years of being woken up throughout the night by my babies, and the craziness of solo parenting often, managing the home, balancing active duty Army life with my small business and advocacy work, these practical tips are what's enabled me to maintain optimal energy to do what God is calling me to do -- and I know it'll help you do the same.
Grab your favorite notebook and pen, and let’s dig in together!
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Want to explore if it'd be a good fit to work together? Send me an email at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time for a Discovery Call.
Grab a Power Hour! 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
So honored to bring an amazing guest to you today — Lissa Figgins is a military spouse of 27 years, mom of 3 (2 boys who are now serving on active duty themselves), a leader in her community, and a Christian time management coach.
Join us for honest conversations about navigating the challenges of marriage, motherhood, military life, mental health and PTSD, how we can live out our faith and calling within our homes & beyond, as busy Christian women.
Lissa shares so many beautiful, practical tips for how we can be more intentional in our relationship and improve our connection with our spouse, how to discern where God is calling us in this season, how to find more time for the things that matter most to us, and how to keep our priorities in order in the busyness of our daily lives.
Learn more about & support the FIGHT OAR DIE cause to provide community-centered mental health resources for military veterans and service members.
Connect with Lissa on her Podcast, Redeem Her Time
Lissa's Free REDEEM Her Time Life Roadmap
Want to schedule a Discovery Call to explore if it'd be a good fit to work together? Send me an email at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time.
Ready to Jump into a 1:1 Coaching Session? 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
Today we're gonna talk about perfectionism, and give you 5 practical strategies to combat it in daily life.
Maybe you've got impossibly high standards for yourself and are very critical with your failures and mistakes. You expect a lot of yourself. You want to do everything right, and give 100% to all that you do. You feel that pressure to do it all, and do it all perfectly.
You're not alone. I struggle with this. My clients struggle with this. My friends struggle with this.
It's quite the double-edged sword. On one hand, it motivates us to perform at a high level. It can help us achieve a lot of meaningful things, and make a big impact. To be someone others can count on to do great quality work. But on the other hand, it can make us feel stuck in insecurities, stress, anxiety, and be harmful internally.
We can have this pervasive sense of pressure & never being good enough. And it can really deeply impact every area of our life.
So today let's help you know what you can do to combat and manage your perfectionism & negative self-talk, so it's not managing you.
*REGISTER HERE for my Free Time Management & Stress Management Workshop Thurs JUN 8 at 8pm EST! (Recording will be made available for those who register)
You'll learn:
1. The 3 KEYS to Effective Time Management
2. The Secret to What Time Management is ACTUALLY all about (realizing & embracing this will make ALL the difference in the world in your ability to be more productive & present)
3. The SINGLE most powerful exercise you can do in just 10 minutes to free up HOURS of your time & energy
4. 2 quick, easy techniques you can use to relieve stress whenever you're feeling anxious about all the things that need to be done
Want to schedule a Discovery Call to explore if it'd be a good fit to work together? Send me an email at megan@armedtotheheart.com and we'll set up a 30 min time.
Ready to Jump into a 1:1 Coaching Session? 1 hr Strategy & Mindset Coaching Call for Work-Life Balance or Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness, for military women & beyond
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