In the Meantime: Flourishing in a Fragmented World

Join Melissa for this interview with Deanna Harrison, wife, mother, and missionary who has lived overseas the majority of her life. Deanna shares her unique perspective on faith from years of living cross culturally. She is so much fun and we know this interview will encourage you and make you laugh! Check out Deanna's book on praying for third culture kids here. Resources mentioned: https://dailyaudiobible.com/   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.

If we could say just one thing about our interviewee it's that you will want to know Jesus more deeply after listening to her. Melissa and Kelsey had the privilege of experiencing that firsthand when they were a part of her bible study in college. Join Melissa as she talks with Kelli Sprouse: missionary, wife, mom, and grandma. We know you'll be encouraged by her story.  Resources mentioned: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.

Join Melissa as she interviews Rebecca Tredway: wife, mother, educator, and ministry leader. Glean wisdom from Rebecca as she shares her story about infertility, adoption, lifelong illness, the beauty of the church, and walking with God throughout different seasons of a woman's life.  Resources mentioned: John Guerra's music Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren A Praying Life by Paul Miller Gladys Aylward biographies   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.

Every person has some story about something they started and couldn't stick with. For some it's trivial like a craft project or New Year’s Resolution. But for others of us we struggle to keep going in the hard stuff, like family. How do we persevere and keep loving our family when they are so stinking hard? How do we keep going in a relationship when a person has really hurt me? Or how do we persevere as a Christian when I’m faced with horrible suffering and God feels so far away?  If perseverance is hard in New Year’s resolutions what hope is there in the hard stuff? As Christians, how do we persevere and walk with God for a lifetime? Join Melissa as she sets up this season's interviews by walking through a passage in Hebrews encouraging us to hold fast in faith.  Resources mentioned: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.  

For our final episode in our four-part series on Flourishing Through the Holidays, we tackle the topic of how to keep Christmas centered on Jesus. Sometimes it can feel like Christmas is merely synonymous with decorated trees, candy canes, and Amazon gift catalogs. How can we help our families remember and understand why we are celebrating Christmas without throwing out all the fun traditions? While also not being held hostage by cultural expectations of consumerism? Listen in to hear our thoughts… Download our Flourishing Through the Holidays Guide here! Advent Resources: Tiny Theologians Advent Heaven and Nature Sing by Hannah Anderson The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp

Food is such a huge part of celebrations throughout the holiday season.  We often look forward to special treats and dishes that we only have one time of the year. And yet, for some, the endless desserts, treats, and extra-large meals can become an obstacle to experiencing the tremendous blessings of a holiday menu.  What might it look like to truly feast and fellowship with joy, while also continuing to nourish and honor our bodies along the way? Download our Flourishing Through the Holidays Guide here! It includes whole food receipes of holiday classics as well as reflection questions and guides for holistic flourishing this season.  Resources: Wildgrain Delivery @no.food.rules Instagram - intuitive eating, no guilt

Family gatherings over the holidays can be complex. Expectations abound– some spoken, some not-so-much. Often, complicated relationships with extended family members are thrown into the mix, and things can get… interesting. In episode 2 of our 4 part series on holidays, we discuss some of these realities, give examples for how to establish boundaries, and consider realistic expectations as we interact with family this holiday season.  Download our Flourishing Through the Holidays Guide here!  

This is the first episode of a four-part series on Flourishing Through the Holidays. In this episode, we talk about the overstimulation we all experience during the holiday season. From extra activities, noises, gatherings with large groups, and even the visual stimulation of all the decor, our senses are taking in a lot of extra information during this time of year. Listen in as we discuss signs of overstimulation and some practical ways to regulate when you find yourself overwhelmed.  Download our Flourishing Through the Holidays Guide here! Resources Mentioned: Steady Parents Instagram Account Flourishing Through the Holidays Guide

Maybe you’ve heard it called hyper-spiritualizing or over-spiritualizing. Or maybe this is an entirely new concept for you. Either way, this is why we wanted to dive into the topic of Spiritual Bypassing. Listen in as we define what this term means and examples of how it plays out in our everyday lives. We also unpack why and how spiritual bypassing is problematic and some practical solutions for how to integrate faith into our daily experiences. Resources: What Gets in the Way of Healing? by Adam Young Try Softer and Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber The Emotionally Healthy Woman by Geri Scazzero In the Meantime episodes on Emotional Awareness   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.   

From teaching to floral design to farming, Mindy McGrew has done it all. Join us for this inspiring interview as Mindy shares her  journey to raw milk dairy farming and creating her own farmer’s market shop and homesteading mentorship program. You’ll be encouraged in your work, home, and family after this fun episode with Mindy. Resources: Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend Mindy’s Instagram Mindy’s Tik Tok Sign up to receive Mindy’s Homestead Resource Emails Purchase the Thriving Homestead Guide --- Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.   

We get messages about marriage from every direction. We know that marriage isn’t like the romance we see in the movies so what does flourishing in marriage actually look like? Especially in seasons that are mundane, ordinary, and unromantic? Join us for a candid conversation about flourishing marriages in those seasons that are just kind of ho-hum. Resources (may contain affliate links): Bare Marriage Blog Bare Marriage Podcast  The Great Sex Rescue *Gottman’s “4 Horsemen” of relationship conflict Created for Connection by Sue Johnson   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.  

We had the incredible privilege of sitting down with our friend Allie Golson for this episode, and you are in for a treat, dear listeners.  This one’s for all the artists, the wanna-be-artists, the “I- don’t-have-a-creative-bone-in-my body” types… whoever you are, we know this conversation will inspire and encourage you. Allie talks us through her songwriting and recording process and shows us how art at its best helps us connect with each other– and ourselves– in a deeper way. Resources(may contain affilate links which means we may receive a small comission if you make a purchase): Hopeful Suffering by Allie Golson  A Million Little Ways, Emily P. Freeman  Create Anyway, Ashlee Gadd   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.   

The nervous system is getting a lot of attention these days…but what exactly is it and what is the fuss all about? In this episode we talk with Dr. Kenzie Schouten, owner of Vera Chiropractic, to discuss some of these questions. We cover an overview of the nervous system, what symptoms of dysfunction look and feel like in the body, and how we can support our bodies for optimal health. Dr. Kenzie’s speciality is in pediatric care, so she also shares some insight into how chiropractic care influences infants and children. Connect with Dr. Kenzie on instagram @verachiropractic   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.

How would you define your relationship with your very own body? Amiable? Hostile? “It’s complicated??” No matter how you’d answer that question, chances are, fellow female, you’ve got some thoughts and feelings about your body and all the physical changes we routinely experience as women across our lifespan. In our modern world, we’re privy to endless amounts of marketing that seeks to influence those thoughts and feelings, for better or worse. May this honest conversation about the joys and challenges of loving our ever-changing female bodies add a little hopeful realism to the pot, and gently encourage you– wherever you may be on the journey.     Resources: Article: A Living Sacrifice Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly *contains affilate link. We may get a small commission if you make a purchase   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only. 

Meal planning: there is a wide variety of feelings on this topic but the reality is that everyone has to do it in some form or another. No matter where you land in your feelings towards it we hope to inspire you to flourish in your pursuit of nourishing you and your family. Join us this week as we discuss what meal planning has looked like for us and give some of our best tips and tricks in this area. Resources Mentioned: Lazy Genius Kitchen  Instacart+ Get up to $30 off an Instacart order with code MMCVICKER1391BC Bountiful Baskets Farmhouse on Boone - anti meal planning tips Meal Planning Spreadsheet (this isn't the exact one Leslie mentioned, but it's close and maybe better!)   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.     

They say the only constant in life is change. So why is it SO HARD every time it happens? Now that “back to school” season is upon us it’s time for a discussion on what flourishing in transition actually looks like. Join us for this week’s episode as we discuss how change affects the whole family and what you can do to encourage flourishing in your home during times of transition. Resources Mentioned (contains affilate links. we may receive a small commission if purhcases are made): The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman  The Next Right Thing Journal How to Keep House While Drowning Dry erase calendar   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only. 

It’s all about being productive…or so our society says.  What do we even mean by productivity, and does our concept truly support human flourishing?  How did we get here?   We’ve definitely got some questions and concerns. Join us as we engage in some cultural commentary, share personal anecdotes, and consider human productivity in a way that promotes flourishing for all. Resources Mentioned (*may contain affilate links): Turning of Days by Hannah Anderson In Good Time by Jen Pollock Michel Real Life Loading Podcast: Interview with Jen Pollock Michel How Gardening Makes Us More Human with Michelle Mahler   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.   

Have you ever been scared to cough or laugh too hard? If we asked you to go jump on the trampoline right now, would you do it? Or better yet, could you do it without any unfortunate accidents? This week we’re diving into pelvic floor health, a topic that we believe should never be taboo and given way more attention than it is among women. Join us for an interview with Pelvic Floor Occupational Therapist, Kristen Stelzer, as she gives us the rundown on a healthy pelvic floor and why it is so important to your flourishing. Resources Mentioned: Herman & Wallace  Expecting and Empowered Website and Instagram The Vagina Whisperer Wesbite and Instagram Get Mom Strong Website and Instagram   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.   

This week we finish up the emotional awareness converstaion. We talk about The Change Triangle as a way to process emotions and how this movement towards emotional health has played out in our personal lives.  Resources (contains affiliate links): It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel The Change Triange by Hilary Jacobs Hendel Widen the Window by Elizabeth Stanley   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only. 

What does it mean to be "emotionally aware"? In this episode we dive into some of the neuroscience behind emotions and chat about why it's so crucial to pay attention to them. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. A Little Spot of Feelings *affiliate link   Email: flourishinginthemeantime@gmail.com Instagram: @flourishinginthemeantime Website: www.flourishinginthemeantime.com Disclaimer: Kelsey and Leslie are Counseling Interns, however, the content provided by them on this podcast is not specific counseling advice and not a substitute for individual counseling. The content presented here is for informational purposes only.