334. How to Deal with Difficult People (Without Losing Your Peace)
This is one of my favorite lessons that I’ve ever taught inside Life Mentoring School, and it feels especially fitting right before the holidays (you’ll see why).
Have you ever noticed that certain people just know how to push your buttons? Maybe it’s that relative who always stirs things up at Thanksgiving… or that coworker who seems to drain the life right out of the room.
Here’s the truth: when you decide someone is “difficult,” you’re actually giving them power over your peace. And I want to show you a better way.
In this episode, I’ll teach you how to take back your emotional power, how to stop letting other people’s behavior dictate your joy, and how curiosity and compassion can completely change the way you experience those relationships.
We’ll talk about: ✨ The hidden cost of labeling people as “toxic” or “difficult” ✨ How your brain finds more of what you focus on (and how to shift it) ✨ Simple tools to stay grounded, kind, and joyful in any situation ✨ Why curiosity and compassion can heal your heart (and your body) ✨ How to bring peace into every room you walk into — no matter who’s there
This isn’t about fixing other people. It’s about transforming how you see them — and how you show up.
So pour some coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about how to keep your peace (and maybe even your sense of humor) when people are hard to love.
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333. 4 Myths About Your Calling (and What’s Actually True)
This is my first episode back after wedding week! 🎉 We had the most magical, joy-filled celebration — and I’m still floating from all the love, beauty, and answered prayers. Thank you so much for your sweet messages and kind words — it meant the world to me!
Today we’re diving into a topic that has been close to my heart for years — your calling.
If you’ve ever wished God would just send you an email with your purpose, your five-year plan, and a clear next step — this one’s for you. I’ve been there! But over time, I’ve learned that our calling isn’t something we find somewhere “out there.” It’s something we wake up to — something that’s been right in front of us all along, waiting to be tended.
In this episode, I share: 💫 The four biggest myths we believe about our calling — and the truth that sets us free 💫 The story of a very cringey poem I wrote in high school (and what it revealed about my purpose even then) 💫 Why resistance is often a sign that you’re standing right in the middle of what matters 💫 How your gifts are never really about you — they’re the way God meets someone else’s need 💫 And why you’ll never “feel ready,” but you can still start — one small, brave step at a time
This is such an encouraging episode, especially if you’re in a season of wondering “what’s next?” or feeling a tug toward something new. Maybe you’ve been belittling your own gifts, comparing them to others, or waiting for perfect timing. I want this to be your reminder that:
Your calling isn’t lost. It’s already here. Your gifts aren’t small. They’re sacred. And the world needs what only you can give.
You don’t need a full roadmap — just the courage to say yes to what’s stirring in your heart.
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332. The 3 Habits of High-Capacity Women — How to Flourish in Every Season
This week’s episode is all about high-capacity women — the ones who carry both the beauty and the burden of their lives with grace, who move through the world grounded, steady, and full of purpose.
If you’ve ever looked at another woman and thought, “How does she do it all?” — this episode is for you. Because being a high-capacity woman isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming more.
It’s about expanding from the inside out, doing your inner work before your outer work, protecting your energy like it’s sacred, and taking aligned, powerful action from a place of peace, not pressure.
We’re sharing three simple but life-changing habits that every high-capacity woman practices — and how you’re already doing them, maybe more than you think. 💛
In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ What it really means to be a high-capacity woman (it’s not about hustle) ✨ The importance of inner work before outer work — and how five quiet minutes a day can change everything ✨ How to protect your energy from leaks like overthinking, people-pleasing, and social media scrolls ✨ Why aligned, intentional action feels so much lighter and more powerful ✨ How to create a life that feels like overflow — not overwork
We also talk about embracing your season (whatever season you’re in!), following your desires, and the quiet power of women who do their inner work and show up from love instead of striving.
So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and get ready to feel inspired, seen, and reminded that you are already more capable and powerful than you realize.
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331. The Gap Between You and Who You Are Capable Of.
This week’s episode is a wake-up call for every woman who’s ever felt that tug — that restlessness that whispers, “There’s more for you.”
You’ve done the work. You’ve walked through healing, growth, and transformation. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and prayed the prayers. And now? It’s time to give it away.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my heart about what it means to move from transformation to multiplication — from healing to helping, from consuming to creating, from waiting to walking.
Because you weren’t created to be a reservoir. You were created to be a river. 💧
You’ll hear me talk about: ✨ The difference between searching and stewarding your calling ✨ How your transformation becomes someone else’s survival guide ✨ Why you’ll never think your way into courage — you have to act your way there ✨ The truth about confidence (it’s not what you think!) ✨ What it looks like to partner with God in your purpose ✨ How to step into the calling that’s already waiting for your yes
And friend, if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs your voice, your story, your heart.
This is your kairos moment — a divine invitation to rise, lead, and pour out from the overflow of all God has done in you.
Mentioned in this Episode: 💫 Next Level Life Summit – November 11 — a live virtual event where we’ll activate your calling, clarify your purpose, and help you turn your transformation into lasting impact.
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If this episode stirs something in you — that little voice that says, this is for me — say yes. Don’t wait for permission. Your next level life is waiting. 💛
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330. The Paradox of Peace: The Healing Power of Serving Others!
This week’s episode is all about one of the most surprising (and healing) truths I’ve ever learned: you transform your own life by focusing on others.
It sounds simple, but it’s deeply powerful — because so much of our anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion comes from being overly focused on ourselves. When we turn our attention outward — to loving, serving, and honoring others — something shifts inside of us. Our peace returns. Our joy multiplies. And we start to live in alignment with how God actually designed us to live.
In this episode, Emmy and I dive into: Why self-focus often breeds anxiety and disconnection How loving and serving others creates healing in your own heart and mind The difference between healthy service and codependency What it means to “outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10) — and how to make it a daily practice 💌 How focusing on others brings us back to what truly matters: people, presence, and purpose
We also talk about my favorite old teaching — the doctrine of vocation — and how every role we hold (mother, friend, co-worker, neighbor) is an invitation to serve the people right in front of us with love and excellence.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, inwardly focused, or just ready to reconnect with your purpose, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait until you “fix yourself” to live a meaningful life. You just have to start giving what you already have.
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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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