Self-care is such a fraught topic for reforming perfectionists and people-pleasers, isn't it? In this episode, Amy and Cheri discuss their Enneagram types and answer listener questions about self care. They share how the Enneagram can serve as a valuable tool for knowing what kind of self care you … [Read more...] about Episode #183: One Thing You Need to Know About Self Care

In this New Year episode, Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson—authors of Blind Spots—unpack the dangers of what we don't see or know about ourselves. Growth and change is on all of our minds as we head into 2020, and unearthing blind spots is a great place to start! Amy and Cheri end with an important Grit … [Read more...] about Episode #182: Avoiding the Bite of Blind Spots

Feeling a little off-balance is the norm this busy time of year! Most of us try to correct quickly, but what if there's actually a gift embedded in that uncomfortable feeling? Amy and Cheri talk about how "wobbly" has been a catalyst for growth and forward movement in their lives at just the right … [Read more...] about Episode #181: How to Find the Gift in “Wobbly”

None of us get exclusive rights to design a perfect life, but how can we find joy in the life that we have? Tracy Steele, author of A Redesigned Life: Uncovering God's Purpose When Life Doesn't Go as Planned, shares the principles of our Divine Designer that help us find meaning in His work. When … [Read more...] about Episode #180: What to Do with the Life You Didn’t Design

Friendships are healthy when both parties seek God as the primary source. But when we start seeking a friend to fill our needs, watch out! Putting too much emphasis on any friendship makes it "overweight." Cheri and Amy discuss strategies for shifting our focus back to God, which takes the excess … [Read more...] about Episode #179: How to Handle an “Overweight” Friendship

Have you ever had a friendship that was just a little off? You really liked the person, but they were too clingy or demanding or jealous of your other friendships. Or maybe you've been that person? Ouch! That's hard to contemplate, but Kelly Needham, author of Friendish, helps us to strengthen our … [Read more...] about Episode #178: What to Do When Your Friendship’s a Little Off

It's that time of year again, when we're getting ready to celebrate all that God has done for us. But what if your faith is faltering? What if the disappointments and questions have piled up so high that you can't even see Him? With her trademark combo of compassion and candor, Michele Cushatt, … [Read more...] about Episode #177: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves

Amy and Cheri dive deep into the hidden strengths of Highly Sensitive Persons. Amy opens up about her experience as a mom raising an HSP son. Cheri discloses a sneaky misconception about HSP's and reveals the strengths locked inside. You'll also receive practical insight into how your strengths can … [Read more...] about Episode #176: The World Needs Your Gift of Sensitivity

For too long, the word "sensitive" has evoked negative associations. But "sensitive" does not automatically mean emotional ... fragile .... or drama queen.  Join Denise J. Hughes and Cheri Gregory, co-authors of Sensitive and Strong, in debunking myths around being a Highly Sensitive Person and … [Read more...] about Episode #175: Finding the Strength of Your Sensitive Heart

In today's episode, Cheri and Amy grouse about grumbling. Sounds like fun, right?! While they start with a little hilarity, your co-hosts finally switch from talking about what's grumble-worthy to what's praise worthy. Tune in for a few giggles at the beginning and some sore toes at the end. … [Read more...] about Episode #174: Becoming Grumble-Free When You Thought You Couldn’t

  The complaining of the people around us seems relentless. Sometimes even our own grousing seems overwhelming. If you committed to a grumble-free life, how long would you make it? A day? A week? Longer? (Or maybe not through the next hour!) Author Tricia Goyer, along with her family, … [Read more...] about Episode #173: How to Achieve the Impossible Goal of Being Grumble-Free

Disappointment at Christmas seems like the worst, especially if someone else is disappointed in YOU. But what if we embrace the reality of disappointment rather than running from it? That paradigm shift could change the everything! Instead of lowering your Christmas joy to the level of the … [Read more...] about Episode #172: Embracing Christmas Disappointment