290. What No One Tells You About Parenting Grown Kids: 3 Powerful Shifts for More Grace, Love & Connection
Hi, sweet friends! This week’s episode is something extra special. We're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a powerful teaching from inside Life Mentoring School—one of the most requested and deeply felt topics we cover: parenting our adult children.
Whether you're navigating this season right now or still raising littles and preparing your heart, this teaching is full of grace, encouragement, and the kind of mindset shifts that can truly change your relationships from the inside out.
In this episode, I share:
The three most transformative shifts that can bring more love, respect, and connection to your relationship with your grown kids
Why releasing control and expectations is one of the most loving things you can do
How to stop showing up from fear and start parenting from a place of abundance and trust
Real-life stories (including a few from my own sweet family!) that remind us how healing and connection are always possible
If this episode speaks to your heart, I’d love to invite you into Life Mentoring School, where we dig into teachings just like this every single month and grow together in the most life-giving ways.
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Thanks for being here at the House of Joy—we’re so grateful for you.
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289. Midlife Summer Reset: 3 Simple Shifts to Help You Feel More Alive
If you’ve ever found yourself longing for that magical feeling of summer you had as a kid — the joy, the ease, the sunshine-soaked memories — this episode is your invitation to bring it all back, on purpose.
Dr. Edie is fresh off of 10 days of Grammy Camp, shrimp boils, porch sits, and lake days (wetsuits included!) — and she’s sharing how she reset her home, her schedule, and her heart to make the most of this season.
Whether you’re in the thick of midlife, juggling work and family, or just craving a shift from burnout to beauty, you’ll love her 3-part framework for a soulful summer reset.
You’ll learn how to:
💛 Lead yourself well by creating your own magic (no more waiting!)
✨ Reignite your desire with a joy-filled summer list (yes, please to painting and tortillas)
🌸 Live your legacy now, one beautiful moment at a time
Grab your favorite iced drink, sit on the porch, and press play. This one will inspire you to savor summer like never before.
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288. Feeling Anxious or Overwhelmed? 4 Tools That Actually Help in the Moment!
If you’ve ever felt frozen by your to-do list or overwhelmed by everything life is throwing your way—this one’s for you. In this practical, hope-filled episode, Dr. Edie and Emme share four simple tools you can use right now to move through anxiety, ground yourself, and show up with peace and presence. Whether you're in a season of transition, planning something big, or just trying to make it to the end of the week—this conversation is your gentle reminder that anxiety doesn't have to have the final word.
You’ll walk away with:
The #1 tool we reach for when anxious thoughts spiral
How to ground yourself when you feel stuck in your head
A better way to talk to yourself (and why it matters)
Why action—no matter how small—is a powerful antidote to overwhelm
Plus, Edie shares her favorite journal prompts and we laugh about air squats, porch sits, and the most unexpectedly crunchy salad ever.
📝 Grab a pen—this is one you’ll want to come back to.
Episode Resources:
Our Full Episode on Anxiety If you loved this conversation and want a deeper dive, don’t miss our previous episode on anxiety. 👉 Episode 176- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-of-joy-christian-life-coaching/id1472947590?i=1000646364747
Wild Notes Natural Perfume The natural scent we can’t stop raving about—it’s seriously that good. 👉 https://wyldnotes.com/?ref=EdieWadsworth
Young Living Fruit & Veggie Soak Edie’s crunchy salad secret weapon! 👉 https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/myaccount/wishlist?listId=682e17e79807db000a7d665b&enrollerId=10441552&sponsorId=10441552&userName=Emaleigh
Levi’s Ribcage Jeans The jeans Edie can’t stop wearing—flattering, comfy, and timeless. 👉 https://a.co/d/2iN2yRJ
Red Light Therapy Face Mask A favorite self-care ritual we both love (and share 😉). 👉 https://us.currentbody.com/products/currentbody-skin-led-light-therapy-mask?variant=41833057091681&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US%20%7C%20PMAX%20%7C%20Brand%20%7C%20CurrentBody&utm_id=21011207661&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21011226150&gbraid=0AAAAADE1bj2EF1FwglQoG9_esVChL2YeF&gclid=CjwKCAjw87XBBhBIEiwAxP3_A1A7vnIOSEpkYCkkXiQT9QtF4JTl5Z73UiC4iyl7Lk4syfy5ljE4kBoC1QoQAvD_BwE
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287. Grammy Camp: 10 Things I Learned About Presence, Play, and Legacy
This week on House of Joy, we’re trading hustle for handprints and checklists for connection.
Dr. Edie shares her heart and hilarity from hosting Grammy Camp—three magical days of tiny dinosaurs, porch naps, Paw Patrol yogurt, and paint-splattered everything. But more than the activities, this episode is a love letter to presence over perfection and a reminder that legacy isn’t what we leave—it’s how we live.
Whether you’re a mom, Grammy, mentor, or simply someone longing to bring more joy and intention to your everyday life, this one’s for you.
Tune in to hear:
Why “Grammy Camp” changed everything
How little ones can teach us to slow down and really see
The sacred gift of emotional regulation and showing up on purpose
And why peanut butter-stained dresses are sometimes the best ones 🧡
✨ Legacy is written in the ordinary moments. Let’s start living it now.
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286. The Power of Routine — How Daily Rhythms Shape Your Joy, Purpose & Productivity
If your calendar feels like pure chaos, you’re not alone—but what if the key to more peace, purpose, and energy isn’t doing more, but creating a rhythm that supports you?
In this episode, Dr. Edie and Emme unpack the underestimated magic of routine—how crafting simple, sustainable rhythms can unlock your creativity, anchor your nervous system, and help you actually enjoy your life. Whether you're a spontaneous soul who resists structure or a busy mama juggling 10 things at once, this conversation will reframe the way you think about your daily schedule.
You’ll learn:
How a well-crafted routine becomes a sacred anchor for your day
Why spontaneity thrives inside of structure
How Dr. Edie plans her weeks with themed days (plus a peek at her schedule!)
The power of morning rituals—even if you’re not a “morning person”
How writing things down builds trust, momentum, and joy
This is your reminder: you’re the one designing your life. Let’s make it meaningful, one rhythm at a time.
✨ Mentioned in This Episode:
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Welcome to House of JOY, the Go-to podcast for personal growth tips for christian women over 40 (& their daughters), who want to live with a positive mindset, thriving relationships, & healthier habits. Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same old cycles & routines with your relationships, your habits, & your negative thought patterns? Do you just want to feel better? Do you desperately desire to finish each day with that deep sense of purpose and fulfillment, but you find yourself disappointed in how you spent your time? I’m so excited you’re here! Learn how to let go of what’s keeping you stuck and create a life you’re obsessed with. It’s way easier than you think to create a resilience mindset, nourishing habits, & thriving relationships, so that you can unleash your amazing gifts on the world. Let us help you live as your true self & create your best days, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Hello, dear one! I am Dr. Edie Wadsworth, your favorite Christian life coach! I help women who want to build mental and emotional resilience and rewrite their stories so they can live with more joy, freedom, and purpose! I am a speaker, physician, life coach, best-selling author, and creator of LIFE MENTORING SCHOOL where I help thousands of women rewrite their stories and live with more passion and intention. This show features solo episodes with myself (Dr. Edie) on how to make true change in your life and heart to heart conversations with my daughter Emme as we dare to make JOY and connection our goal.. We chat about all the ways we’re growing (and sometimes struggling) in life, health, home, relationships, habits, style, and so much more. You'll also find inspiring interviews with some of our favorite people who are doing the same.
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