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 | Dec 11, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Home, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+
I was recently reading an article stating that 45% of people in the United States would prefer to skip out on the holidays rather than deal with the stress of it all. Seems crazy, right? But if we think about it, it’s not all that surprising. From family...
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 17, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Moms
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to London, England. While there, I used the Underground (subway) for all my transportation. Every time I would get on or off the Underground, a voice would come on and say, “Mind the gap. Mind the gap.” I soon...
by JillSavage | Aug 22, 2022 | Happy Marriages, Marriage
As we enter the fall season, the school year picks back up and, for many of us, life gets busier. In today’s #MarriageMonday, we’re sharing some practical ways we can stay connected in busy seasons, even when we’re apart. Mark: In marriage, it really...
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 | Aug 8, 2022 | Broken Trust, Finding Help Alone, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Recovering From Infidelity
Do you desire for transformation in your marriage? Deeper connection? Better communication? Adjustments in how you parent together? In today’s #MarriageMonday, we’re sharing one of the most important ingredients of change in a marriage. Mark: You know the...
by JillSavage | Jul 28, 2022 | Broken Trust, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Recovering From Infidelity
When Mark and I first met and fell in love, we were walking on clouds. All it took was one look from the other and we tingled from the ends of our hair to the tips of our toes. We talked for hours about everything and about nothing. Every moment together felt like a...
by JillSavage | Jul 19, 2022 | Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Our past, our upbringing, and our experiences in life don’t stay in the past. They are carried into our marriages and affect how we operate in our relationships. This is a topic that Mark and I cover a lot in our book No More Perfect Marriages and in our coaching with...
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 | Jan 20, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
It’s no secret, but sex can easily become one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. Do you see that in your marriage? Maybe you feel like your differing sex drives are exhausting, Maybe you feel like all your spouse thinks about is sex. Maybe you feel...
by JillSavage | Jan 4, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Marriage Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
“I asked God, ‘What does it mean for me to trust my husband’s leadership when I feel like I’m more equipped to lead than he is?'” – Dr. Juli Slattery Wow! I am so excited to share today’s conversation to kick off 2022! In this...
by JillSavage | Dec 16, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Moms
Dear Jill, My son is out of the house and has a long-time girlfriend. Recently I celebrated my birthday and the only acknowledgement I received was a general text from them (they each sent me their own birthday greeting text). I feel like I have done a lot for them...
by JillSavage | Nov 18, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Home, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+
I was recently reading an article stating that 45% of people in the United States would prefer to skip out on the holidays rather than deal with the stress of it all. Seems crazy, right? But if we think about it, it’s not all that surprising. From family...
by JillSavage | Nov 8, 2021 | Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage
Mark: When life gets busy, connection in marriage is usually one of the first things to go. Jill: When life is moving faster than is healthy for our relationships, it’s easy to minimize, both internally and externally. We internally minimize when we say to ourselves,...
