House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

House of Joy- Christian Life Coaching

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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June 12, 2025 40 mins
Whether you're wrangling toddlers, navigating teenage schedules, or just trying to soak in the sunshine before your next Zoom meeting—this one’s for you. We’re talking about how to reset your rhythms, make summer magic, and protect your peace even when your routines are out the window. Because here's the truth: your summer can still feel intentional, nourishing, and fun, no matter what season you're in. From morning porch rituals...
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We are getting real about something no one talks about enough: freedom in midlife. It’s the gift we all think we want—more time, fewer responsibilities, a quieter house—but once it arrives, it often feels disorienting… even disappointing. Why? Because freedom without intention can feel like a prison.But freedom with vision? That’s where the magic is. This episode is a powerful invitation to wake up to the life you’ve been given. ...
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Today’s episode is one we ALL need—because if you've ever spiraled from one offhand comment or found yourself taking someone’s frustration as a personal attack… you’re not alone. This week, Dr. Edie and Emmy dive into how to stop taking things so personally—without shutting down, numbing out, or building walls. We’re sharing real-life stories (yes, including a little wake-surf drama 😅), practical tools, and mindset shifts to help...
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Ever looked around your life—your beautiful, full, on-paper-perfect life—and still felt that quiet ache? That whisper of discontent? That sense that something’s missing… even when everything “should” be fine? This week on the House of Joy, Dr. Edie gets honest about that ache we rarely talk about—and how to stop numbing it and start listening to it. She shares personal stories, reflections on what truly wakes us up to our lives, a...
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Hi, sweet friends! This week’s episode is something extra special. We're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a powerful teaching from inside Life Mentoring School—one of the most requested and deeply felt topics we cover: parenting our adult children. Whether you're navigating this season right now or still raising littles and preparing your heart, this teaching is full of grace, encouragement, and the kind of mindset shifts th...
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If you’ve ever found yourself longing for that magical feeling of summer you had as a kid — the joy, the ease, the sunshine-soaked memories — this episode is your invitation to bring it all back, on purpose. Dr. Edie is fresh off of 10 days of Grammy Camp, shrimp boils, porch sits, and lake days (wetsuits included!) — and she’s sharing how she reset her home, her schedule, and her heart to make the most of this season. Whether yo...
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If you’ve ever felt frozen by your to-do list or overwhelmed by everything life is throwing your way—this one’s for you. In this practical, hope-filled episode, Dr. Edie and Emme share four simple tools you can use right now to move through anxiety, ground yourself, and show up with peace and presence. Whether you're in a season of transition, planning something big, or just trying to make it to the end of the week—this conversatio...
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This week on House of Joy, we’re trading hustle for handprints and checklists for connection. Dr. Edie shares her heart and hilarity from hosting Grammy Camp—three magical days of tiny dinosaurs, porch naps, Paw Patrol yogurt, and paint-splattered everything. But more than the activities, this episode is a love letter to presence over perfection and a reminder that legacy isn’t what we leave—it’s how we live. Whether you’re a mom...
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If your calendar feels like pure chaos, you’re not alone—but what if the key to more peace, purpose, and energy isn’t doing more, but creating a rhythm that supports you? In this episode, Dr. Edie and Emme unpack the underestimated magic of routine—how crafting simple, sustainable rhythms can unlock your creativity, anchor your nervous system, and help you actually enjoy your life. Whether you're a spontaneous soul who resists str...
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Legacy isn’t just something you leave behind—it’s something you live every day. In this tender and joyful episode, Dr. Edie invites you into the heart of Grammy Camp prep (yes, it’s as sweet as it sounds!) and shares why presence, emotional availability, and joy are the most powerful things we can pass down to our families. Whether you’re in the trenches of parenting, savoring grandparenting, or somewhere in between, this episode ...
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Ever wonder what really happens inside a life coaching session? In this candid, wisdom-packed episode, Emme and Dr. Edie go behind the scenes to share the three most common struggles women bring to coaching—and how to begin healing and moving forward through each one. From learning how to regulate your emotions, to quieting that inner critic, to reconnecting with your purpose (no matter your age or season), this conversation is bo...
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In true poetic fashion, this episode is all about resistance—and I faced it at every turn trying to record it. But that’s the message: the very thing you're avoiding may be the doorway to your purpose, power, and next big breakthrough. ✨ In this episode, we’ll dive into: Why you feel resistance to the things you most long to do How fear and procrastination mask your deepest calling The turning point that helped me...
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282. The Secret of Leading and Loving Well  What if the most powerful legacy you could leave your children isn’t your achievements—but your healing? This episode is a sacred invitation. A call to stop leading from performance, pressure, or wounds—and start leading from the quiet, rooted place of wholeness. After a weekend of porch sits, heart talks, and legacy-level conversations with her daughters, Dr. Edie brings a deeply per...
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What if the whole point of healing wasn’t just “getting better” — but learning how to fully live, love, dance, cry, and truly say yes to your one beautiful, messy life? After one of the most joyful, heart-filled weekends at our son’s wedding, I’m sitting down — still a little tearful and sore from all the dancing! — to talk about what it really means to live fully alive. In this episode, I'm sharing straight from the heart: why th...
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Sometimes it’s not about doing more—it’s about letting go of what no longer serves you. Today we are discussing eight things we’ve decided to stop doing—from people-pleasing and over-functioning to apologizing for the things that make us unique (like line dancing and going to bed at 8pm). This episode is equal parts lighthearted banter and deep reflection, because saying “no more” to old habits is sometimes the most powerful form o...
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Today’s episode is the second part of our series on what it means to become a woman who leads herself—and this one is deeply personal and powerful. 💛 We’re diving into the inner work of leadership—learning to expand our emotional range and build real, lasting resilience. I share an honest and sacred story from a recent “porch sit” with my girls (you’ll want to grab a tissue), and how these moments of vulnerability and grace are t...
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Hey friends! This episode has been a long time coming—and it’s one I think all of us need. Whether you’ve been struggling to stay focused, constantly grabbing your phone without thinking, or feeling a little too dependent on your daily scroll or snack, you’re not alone. I hear women say all the time, “I think I have ADHD,” and honestly, most of us are living in a world that practically guarantees distraction. The rise of cheap dopa...
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Hey sweet friends! I’ve got BIG news to share today—and a brand new series I cannot wait to dive into with you. 🎉 First, we are officially part of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network! I’m over the moon about this partnership and so grateful to Annie F. Downs and her amazing team for welcoming House of Joy into their podcast family. And… another milestone to celebrate: We just passed 1 MILLION downloads. Y’all. I can’t even begi...
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April 10, 2025 1 min
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Do you ever find yourself saying, “I’m so tired”—on repeat? 😴 Yep, us too. But what if your exhaustion isn’t just about sleep or hormones? What if the biggest energy leaks in your life are sneaky things like your thoughts, unprocessed emotions, and the way you're showing up for your life? We’re not just talking about sleep or hormones (although those matter too!). We’re diving deeper into the hidden energy leaks—like people-pleas...
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