378. The 3-Part Code of Your Highest Self: Thoughts, Emotions, Actions
16/04/2026 | 16 mins.
What if the life you want isn’t something you have to wait for… but something you can start living today?
In this short but powerful episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite frameworks I teach inside Life Mentoring School: the 3-part code of your highest self.
We’re talking about how to shift your thoughts, create your emotional life on purpose, and take aligned action—so you can start showing up as the version of you who already lives the life you want.
This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about becoming more of who you already are.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, reactive, or disconnected from the life you want… you are just going to LOVE this one.
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377. The Little Things That Are Changing My Life Right Now!
14/04/2026 | 23 mins.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to romanticize your life in real, tangible ways—not by pretending everything is perfect, but by bringing intention and presence to what already is.
Here are a few of the little things currently bringing me so much life:
Travel knitting (yes, I cast on a whole sweater just for the trip ✨)
My favorite oversized linen shirt (truly perfect for everything)
Knitting baby bonnets for my grandbabies
Porch swing time with my grandboys
Being outside as much as possible
The joy of preparing for a trip
Staying consistent with movement, even in a hard season
We also talk about:
Why you don’t need different circumstances to enjoy your life
How small moments shape your overall experience
Creating peace and intention—even in the middle of uncertainty
📖 Mentioned:
Practicing the Presence of People by Mike Mason
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376. 5 “Weird” Things We Did as a Family (That I’m Now So Grateful For)
09/04/2026 | 43 mins.
This episode is a little different… and so much fun.
Today Emme and I are sitting down for a lighthearted conversation about the “weird” things we did as a family growing up—things she definitely didn’t love at the time 😅
But here’s the funny part…
She’s starting to do a lot of them now.
We talk about:
Growing up in an “ingredient household” (and why that actually mattered)
Why I made the girls do daily “rest time” (and why they’d bring it back!)
Our stance on sleepovers—and how it shaped safety and connection
Driving an hour to church every single Sunday for 20 years
Creating a home that felt joyful, colorful, and a little unconventional
And underneath all the laughter, there’s something deeper:
The rhythms and traditions you create in your home matter more than you think.
Even the ones your kids roll their eyes at 😉
Because one day… they might just carry them into their own lives.
This one is cozy, funny, and full of heart—and I think you’ll see a little bit of your own family in it too.
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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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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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