by JillSavage | Jan 17, 2023 | Empty Nest Moms, Empty Nest Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
There comes a time when every child steps into adulthood and starts to make their own choices. Some of those choices are ones we agree with, while others are not. How can we reconcile our relationship with our adult children, even in the face of our own heartache? How...
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 18, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Today we’re talking about friendships. Have you ever struggled to find close girlfriends? Have you always felt on the outside of girlfriend groups? Do you have a group of friends that needs to be more intentional about getting together. If you said yes to any of...
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 20, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Today’s episode is a major wisdom download for all of us! If you are like me, you love to learn from others who have walked the path before you and can offer advice from their experience. Well, I was talking with my friend Danna, who turned 70 this year, and she...
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 23, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
It can be hard to transition from actively parenting your children to doing life alongside them once they become adults. Whether you are quickly approaching this season or are currently in it, I want you to know that you can experience a richer, deeper, more...
by JillSavage | Aug 23, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
It can be hard to transition from actively parenting your children to doing life alongside them once they become adults. Whether you are quickly approaching this season or are currently in it, I want you to know that you can experience a richer, deeper, more...
by JillSavage | Jul 26, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, No More Perfect Podcast
Will your nest never be empty? If that’s not you, do you know someone who is in that situation? Something that isn’t often talked about is the experience where you will never have an “empty nest.” The never-empty nest occurs when we have a child that is...
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 | Jun 14, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Empty Nest Podcast, Faith, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Let’s be honest: life can be really hard sometimes on this side of Heaven. I know in my own life I think of my breast cancer journey, the dark season of our marriage, losing my dad, challenges my children have experienced, and much more. I imagine you can think of...
by JillSavage | May 10, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Empty Nest Podcast, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
Several years ago, Mark and I started hosting “cousins’ weekends” for our grandkids. This is when all the grandkids come to our home for 24 hours to have a fun time with their cousins and we get to enjoy time with all of them. As an added bonus,...
