150 | My Easy, Faith-Based Morning Routine That Helps Me Manage Anxiety, Motherhood & Mental Health
In this episode ofĀ The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas shares her personal, life-giving morning routine that has helped her manage anxiety, navigate depression, and start each day with a focus on God and on JOY! From crawling to the yoga mat to sipping her favorite iced espresso, this routine isnāt about perfectionāitās about presence. Lindsey opens up about the mental health battles she's faced and how these simple habits, paired with scripture and soul care, have helped her find calm and clarity as a Christian wife and homeschooling mom. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom looking for a Christ-centered morning routine, a wife juggling chaos and craving consistency, or a woman battling anxiety and wondering where to begin, this episode offers practical tools and biblical encouragement to start your day with peace and purpose.Ā
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149 | Duck Dynasty's Jessica Robertson | What Her Kids Watch (and Donāt), Adoption, Core Family Values, and Marriage
In todayās episode, Lindsey Maestas sits down with Duck Dynastyās Jessica Robertson for an honest, faith-filled conversation about parenting in a world of toxic media and constant online influence. Jessica shares how she and her husband are setting healthy boundaries around what their kids watch and what they don't allow into their home. She shares how books have helped create positive discussions between her and her adopted son.Ā They also talk about the impact of social media on young hearts, the importance of protecting family values with the Gospel and honest conversations and coming together as a couple to agree on parenting decisions. Jessica also opens up about their familyās adoption journey, marriage through changing seasons, and practical ways to stay grounded as a parent when culture pulls in every direction. Whether you're raising little ones, navigating technology with teens, or looking for encouragement to stay intentional, this episode is filled with love and encouragement! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to The Living Easy Podcast on SPOTIFY and APPLE PODCASTS for more faith-based conversations like this!Ā Ā Follow along with Lindsey on Instagram @livingeasywithlindsey and Jessica @jessicaduckwife. Learn more aboutĀ Brave+ Streaming Service and Brave Books here!Ā
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148 | Becoming a Prayerful Wife: Letting Go of Control and Fighting on Your Knees
This episode touches on the real-life weight of marriage struggles. Jesse and I have been walking through one of those seasons where everything and everyone seems to be falling apart around us. Iām opening up about what it looks like to pray when you're running on empty. I share how God gently exposed my desire for control, reminded me of the power of prayer, and led me to shift my focusāfrom asking Him to change my husband to asking Him to changeĀ me. If you're a Christian wife navigating disconnection, resentment, or frustration, this conversation is meant to encourage you, challenge you, and walk alongside you. I talk about confessing your own sin before pointing fingers, praying for your husbandās heart and leadership, and putting on the full armor of Godābefore you're in the thick of the battle. Whether your marriage feels distant or you're just needing a reset, I invite you to join thousands of women inside The Wife Projectāa biblical course created to help you reconnect with your spouse and grow a marriage rooted in faith and intention. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more episodes every week! Also, if you haven't had a chance to rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, it would mean so much if you'd take a second to do so! Thank you!!Ā
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147 | A Convo with My Mama: Divorce, Faith, and Raising Us as Single Mom
In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my mom to talk about what it was like raising my sister and me as a single, divorced mom working full-time. She opens up about navigating co-parenting with different rules, parenting through heartbreak, and showing up for her kids even when she felt completely broken. We talk about how divorce impacted her faith, how she kept shame from consuming her, and how the people in her life helped her survive one of the hardest seasons. My mom also shares what she wishes other single moms knew, and how she handled introducing someone new into our lives. Itās emotional, honest, and filled with wisdom for any woman walking through divorce, single motherhood, or simply trying to hold it together when everything feels like itās falling apart. Plus, we laugh about the messy, real-life momentsālike me locking myself out of the house and calling her at work to save me (again).Ā If youāre a single parent whoās ever wondered, āCan I really do this?āāthis oneās for you. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to Living Easy for more like this!Ā Follow along with me on Instagram: @livingeasywithlindseyĀ
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146 | Why You Aren't Appreciating the Things You Once Prayed For
In todayās episode, Lindsey Maestas dives into the tendency to feel discontent with life, always looking ahead to whatās next, even when we have exactly what we once prayed for. If you're constantly waiting for the next relationship, job, baby, marriage, or next season of life, you're likely missing out on the beauty of whatās right in front of you.Ā Lindsey shares her personal experience of 'waiting for the next best thing' and what she's learning now. She discusses waiting for happiness, only to realize that she was āwaiting her life away.ā She talks about why it's so dangerous--because tomorrow is never promised-- and how God calls us to slow down and trust His timing. With a mix of biblical wisdom and practical advice, Lindsey challenges you to embrace the now, find peace in the present, and stop letting the hustle steal your joy. If youāve been feeling like youāre always chasing the next thing, this episode is for you. P.S. Have you already subscribed? You'll receive a little notification that there's a new episode every Tuesday!Ā Follow along with me on Instagram for faith-based life and relationship encouragement @livingeasywithlindsey!Ā
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