385. The Untapped Potential of Women of Faith in Midlife!
2026-05-12 | 17 mins.
I believe with my whole heart that women in midlife are not fading… we are awakening 🤍
In this episode, we’re talking about:
Why so many women in midlife feel restless
The difference between dissatisfaction and untapped potential
How women disconnect from themselves over years of caretaking and performing
Why numbing behaviors never truly satisfy the ache for “more”
The beautiful gifts women gain through suffering, motherhood, healing, and rebuilding
Why the world desperately needs grounded, emotionally healthy women of faith
Letting go of external validation and becoming true to yourself
Why your wisdom, healing, and creativity are meant to be shared
Moving from shrinking back → to fully coming alive
This episode is your reminder: ✨ God is not finished with you. ✨ Your gifts are still needed. ✨ Your most meaningful season may still be ahead.
🔗 Links Mentioned
Next Level Life Summit- http://Ediewadsworthcoaching.com/life
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384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!
2026-05-07 | 54 mins.
384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!
This episode felt like sitting on the porch with us talking about motherhood, emotions, nervous systems, little kids, big feelings, and becoming who God created us to be 🤍
As Emmy prepares to become a mama this summer, we’re sharing some of the biggest lessons motherhood has taught us over the years.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why your child’s behavior is not your report card
Learning to look underneath behavior instead of just reacting to it
Why connection changes children more than control
Emotional regulation for moms and kids
The importance of repair over perfection
Why your children are watching how you live
Letting motherhood transform you
The pressure modern moms feel—and how to release some of it
Why staying alive to your own life matters so much
One of our favorite reminders:
✨ “Your kids are watching what you do way more than what you say.”
Childbirth & motherhood prep book (mentioned throughout episode —https://a.co/d/048rHTIT
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383. The Hidden Pattern Sabotaging Your Relationships (And How to Change It)
2026-05-05 | 23 mins.
This episode is one of those “you can’t unsee it” conversations.
We’re diving into the subtle but powerful patterns that shape your relationships—and how to shift them so you can experience more connection, peace, and joy.
Why we often think the problem is the other person
The difference between your true self and false self
How your false self shows up as:
People-pleasing
Needing validation
Controlling or protecting yourself
Why neediness and emotional outsourcing create disconnection
How judging and labeling others blocks real intimacy
The impact of your thoughts on your relationships
Why you cannot have a better relationship than your thoughts about someone
How to start shifting into your most grounded, loving self
Spend one day thinking the highest, most loving thoughts you can about someone you love… and watch how your experience of them changes.
Life Mentoring School → https://www.ediewadsworthcoaching.com/join
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382. The 2-Part Formula for a Life That Actually Feels Good!
2026-04-30 | 50 mins.
In this episode, we’re talking about the balance so many of us are craving:
We share real-life examples from our own lives (meal prepping, sourdough, last-minute NYC trips, knitting projects, motherhood rhythms, and more) and how we’re learning to hold both.
Why routines and rhythms create peace, stability, and freedom
How too much structure can make life feel flat or rigid
How too much spontaneity can make life feel chaotic and overwhelming
The importance of planning ahead so you can be fully present
Letting yourself say yes to the “interruptions” that actually are your life
Why being fully present matters more than doing everything perfectly
Where am I leaning right now—structure or spontaneity?
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381. The Cozy Habits That Changed How My Life Feels” (Steal These!)
2026-04-28 | 12 mins.
This episode is all about creating a “House of Joy” through tiny, intentional habits—the kind that shape the atmosphere of your life and leave lasting memories for the people you love.
We talk about:
Creating a signature scent in your home (hello, diffusers ✨)
Always having something baking or brewing
Using soft lighting to calm your nervous system
Keeping a rhythm of creating with your hands
Wearing things you love (not saving them for “someday”)
Prioritizing time outside as a daily reset
You don’t create a beautiful life through big moments.
You create it through:
repetition
atmosphere
and the tiny ways you show up every day
✨ “You’re not just creating a home—you’re creating memories.”
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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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