by JillSavage | Nov 22, 2022 | Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Have you ever struggled to control your thoughts? Our mindsets hold a lot of power in our lives. In fact, what we think affects how we feel, what we believe, and what we do. My guest, Michelle Nietert, agrees! Michelle is a licensed professional counselor, Christian...
by JillSavage | Nov 15, 2022 | Adoption, Empty Nest Podcast, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Has your life gone precisely as you would have chosen? In one way or another, we all would probably answer that question with a resounding “no.” It’s no secret that life can be unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don’t always...
by JillSavage | Nov 8, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Hard Season Podcasts, Marriage Podcast, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Today, we are talking about a subject many of us struggle with in one way or another—boundaries. We ask ourselves: Is it unloving or selfish to set a boundary? As Christians, aren’t we called to be long-suffering and grace-giving? If you’ve ever wrestled with these...
by JillSavage | Nov 1, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Here in “No More Perfect” land, we talk a lot about the many different relationships in life—marriage, parenting, friendships, and even extended family relationships. However, we have never had an episode where we talk about our relationship with ourselves...
by JillSavage | Oct 11, 2022 | Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Are you too stressed to enjoy life? If so, you will want to listen to this episode. There is a message that I’ve said over and over throughout the years (and that I’ve had to learn myself), and it is that self-care is not selfish. In order to be great moms,...
by JillSavage | Oct 4, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Faith, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Did you know that, in the Bible, Jesus said it would be “better for us” for Him to leave earth so that we can receive the Holy Spirit? It’s true! The Holy Spirit has carried me through so much. It’s no secret that I’ve experienced some challenges in...
by JillSavage | Sep 27, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
A little over eight years ago when I finished my breast cancer treatment, my doctor told me I had three jobs to do my part in staying cancer free: maintain a healthy weight, exercise daily, and eat nutritionally. I was highly motivated and this launched me into a new...
by JillSavage | Sep 13, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
You know, I can relate to many moms because of my personal experiences. I can relate to adoptive moms, empty nest moms, moms who have had breast cancer, those struggling with marriage issues, and so many other scenarios. However, there is a scenario that I do not...
by JillSavage | Aug 16, 2022 | Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Did you know that “mom brain” is a real thing? It’s true! On an even deeper level, mom fatigue syndrome is real, it’s pervasive, and it creeps into every facet of a mom’s life. My guest, Hannah Keeley, has spent over 2 decades studying the brain and discovered that...
by JillSavage | Jul 5, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Do you feel like you are lacking friends? Do you have moments of loneliness? Have you felt like you want to grow your friendships but don’t know how? Well, that is exactly what we are talking about on the podcast today. In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Cooper....
by JillSavage | Mar 22, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
If someone asked if you wanted to make a difference in the world, I imagine your answer would be an enthusiastic, “Yes!” However, the truth is we often get caught up in work demands, home responsibilities, cranky attitudes, challenging people, and exhaustion. All of...
by JillSavage | Mar 15, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Finding Help Alone, Hard Season Podcasts, Hurting Marriages, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Do you ever find yourself feeling like you don’t measure up? Or like everyone else has it together, but you don’t? Or that you lack confidence? Or even that you are jealous of others? These feelings are actually common and they are tied to insecurities in our...
by JillSavage | Feb 1, 2022 | Faith, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
What if your family devotions looked less like sitting in the living room listening to someone read and more like electrocuting a pickle? Or converting a leaf blower into a toilet paper launcher? Or lighting toothpaste on fire? That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But I’m...
by JillSavage | Nov 2, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Empty Nest Podcast, Faith, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Marriage Podcast, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
On the podcast, one of my favorite topics to talk about is relationships! Did you know that we were designed to be in relationships? Really! It’s the way that God intended us to do life and something Jesus modeled in His time here on earth. Even though connecting with...
by JillSavage | Oct 26, 2021 | Broken Trust, Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Finding Help Alone, Happy Marriages, Hard Season Podcasts, Hurting Marriages, Mental Health, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Recovering From Infidelity, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
If we’ve been connected for any amount of time, then you likely know how passionate I am about emotional health. As a “thinker” and a former “avoider,” I have finally–late in life–learned the value of feelings and emotion. Being married to someone...
