375. What This Sweater Taught Me About Hard Seasons, Growth & Receiving Support
07/04/2026 | 21 mins.
This is a short episode, but it carries a lot of heart.
Today I’m telling you a story about a sweater… but really, it’s a story about growth, hard seasons, and who we’re becoming in the middle of it all.
I started a knitting project that I definitely was not ready for. At first glance, it felt overwhelming—too complicated, too intricate, too much.
And honestly? That’s exactly how some seasons of life feel.
But slowly, with patience, help, and a whole lot of staying with it, something shifted.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why hard seasons often feel like “too much” at first
How growth happens through staying, not rushing
The beauty of learning something you once thought you couldn’t do
Why the hard things in your life may be forming something in you
The powerful (and often overlooked) practice of receiving support
How to recognize the love and help that’s already surrounding you
One of the biggest lessons I’m learning right now is this:
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to stay.
And maybe—just maybe—this season is teaching you something you’ll carry for the rest of your life.
I love you so much. I’m so grateful you’re here.
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374. If You Feel Far from God: Finding Him in the Middle of Hard Seasons!
02/04/2026 | 31 mins.
This episode is a really special one.
We’re sitting down during Holy Week, in the middle of a season that has felt both beautiful and incredibly hard for our family. And we wanted to just have an honest, heartfelt conversation about what it’s like when life feels heavy… and God feels far.
Because if you’ve ever been there (and I think we all have), you know how disorienting it can feel.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why hard seasons can make God feel distant—even when He’s not
The very real emotions that come up (anger, grief, confusion… all of it)
How God meets us through people, small moments, and everyday grace
The spiritual rhythms that have grounded our family for years
Why you don’t need a “perfect” faith routine to feel close to God
How suffering can open our eyes to what really matters
One of the biggest things I’ve been reminded of in this season is this:
You don’t have to strive to find God. He is already with you.
Sometimes it just looks like noticing Him in the smallest places—a prayer before dinner, a Sunday drive to church, a kind text from a friend, or even a sweater you’ve carried through hard days.
If you’re in a season where things feel uncertain or heavy, I hope this episode feels like a deep breath… and a reminder that you are held.
We love you so much. Truly.
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373. 7 Signs You’re Living From Your Ego (And How to Come Back to Your True Self)
31/03/2026 | 17 mins.
This is one of those episodes that might make you pause and think… oh wow, that’s me.
And I just want you to know—this comes with so much love.
Today we’re talking about something that affects every single one of us: the difference between living from your ego (false self) and living from your true self.
Most of us learned, without even realizing it, how to live in survival mode—how to protect ourselves, perform, compare, and prove.
But that way of living? It’s exhausting.
And the beautiful truth is… it’s not how you were created to live.
In this episode, I walk you through 7 signs you might be living from your ego, including:
Constantly feeling evaluated or self-conscious
Getting defensive or over-explaining
Living with pressure and urgency
Comparing yourself to others
Struggling to receive love or compliments
Avoiding discomfort and playing small
Feeling disconnected from yourself
And then we talk about what to do next—how to gently come back to the version of you that is: grounded, loved, peaceful, and whole.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to who you already are.
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372. The Freedom of Being Who God Created You to Be with Susan Shull
26/03/2026 | 50 mins.
What if the freedom you’re looking for isn’t found in becoming someone new—but in finally becoming who you already are?
I’m joined by the incredible Susan Shull—someone who so beautifully embodies what it means to live as your true self—and we’re diving into one of the most important conversations we have inside Life Mentoring School.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to fit in… If you’ve found yourself constantly comparing… If you’ve wondered, “Who am I really, underneath all of this?”…
This conversation is for you.
Susan shares her journey from people pleasing and seeking approval to discovering a deeper, more grounded identity rooted in who God says she is. And let me tell you—it’s not about becoming someone new. It’s about waking up to who you’ve been all along.
We talk about:
The difference between your true self and false self
Why comparison keeps you stuck (even when you “know better”)
How confidence is actually rooted in identity—not ego
The small, brave “yeses” that change everything
What it looks like to live your life from love instead of fear
One of my favorite parts of this conversation is the reminder that this isn’t a one-time transformation—it’s a daily practice. A coming back. A remembering.
And the freedom on the other side? It changes everything.
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371. Living Well in Uncertainty: Finding Peace When You Don’t Know What’s Next!
24/03/2026 | 21 mins.
I’m coming to you from a tender, uncertain season—one where I don’t have all the answers and can’t quite map out the next 90 days the way I normally would. And if you’ve ever walked through something like that, you know how disorienting it can feel.
But even here… there is still so much goodness.
In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been anchoring me lately—the thoughts, practices, and gentle shifts that are helping me stay grounded, present, and connected to joy, even when life feels uncertain.
We talk about:
What to do when you can’t “plan” your next season
How to focus on what is certain when everything feels unknown
Choosing who you want to be, even when circumstances are shaky
Giving yourself compassion instead of pressure
Why continuing to create (in small ways) can be so healing
Staying open to joy, beauty, and tiny miracles right now
Simple, powerful thoughts to anchor you in hard seasons
If you’re feeling a little tender… a little out of sorts… or like life isn’t unfolding the way you expected—this is for you.
You are not alone. And there is still so much life available to you right here.
Also—Life Mentoring School is open right now, and we’re heading into one of my favorite seasons inside the program. If you’re ready to go deeper into this work and truly become the woman you’re meant to be, I’d love to have you join us
https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join 💛
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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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