GOAH 118: Rest, Part 2: Creative Rest

We continue our series on whole-body rest by digging into the concept of creative rest. While creative rest probab...

00:41:59

September 21, 2023

GOAH 117 - Rest, Part 1: Physical Rest

We're tired, worn-out, depleted, and let's be honest it shows. We need rest! We're kicking off our new...

00:44:52

September 13, 2023

GOAH 116: Letting Go, Part 10: Apologiz...

OH, Sorry!!! You may not even realize hose often you're apologizing, and today, we take a look at our habit of...

00:37:47

September 06, 2023

GOAH 115: Letting Go, Part 9: Being Rig...

We like being right but so often our need to be right gets in the way of relationship building, growth, and happin...

00:34:51

August 30, 2023

GOAH 114: Letting Go, Part 8: Need to b...

We all want to be liked - but when we need everyone to like us, we put not only our mental and emotional health in...

00:37:01

August 23, 2023

GOAH 113: Letting Go, Part 7: Control

If we’re being honest, most of us don’t just yearn for control - we love it. We’re control freaks who are us...

00:43:11

August 16, 2023

GOAH 112: Letting Go, Part 6: Letting G...

Why is the past so hard to let go of? Why do so many of us struggle to make forward mental and emotional progress?...

00:37:01

August 10, 2023

GOAH 111: Letting Go, Part 5: Certainty

We've all put decisions on hold, kept ourselves from taking risks, and hesitated to put ourselves out there re...

00:32:53

August 02, 2023

GOAH 110: Letting Go, Part 4: Dropping ...

This week, we’re continuing our Letting Go series by dropping our hurtful narratives - those negative thought lo...

00:38:40

July 26, 2023

GOAH 109: Letting Go, Part 3: Letting G...

We want life to be fair, and most of the time, if we're being honest, we expect it to be. But as long as we...

00:38:32

July 19, 2023

GOAH 108: Letting Go, Part 2: Letting G...

Today we’re letting go of our mistakes - releasing the guilt and shame we’ve been carrying so we can move forw...

00:57:22

July 12, 2023

GOAH 107: Letting Go, Part 1: Letting G...

We talk ourselves out of a lot of things in the name of being cautious or fully prepared when in reality, most of ...

00:35:45

July 05, 2023

GOAH 106: I Want You To Be Happier, Ser...

In the last episode of our "I Want You To Be Happier" series, we dig into just how important and benefic...

00:40:30

June 28, 2023

GOAH 105: I Want You To Be Happy: Just ...

We’ve all heard the advice, “Just be yourself.” So why do most of us spend our lives trying to fit in and be...

00:50:37

June 21, 2023

GOAH 104: I Want You To Be Happier: Ful...

How often are we fully present in our moments? The truth? Not often enough. Today we’re talking about the barrie...

00:44:26

June 14, 2023

GOAH 103: I Want You To Be Happier: LIV...

Life’s too short to spend it watching - just going through the motions, always the passive observer. So today, w...

00:42:35

June 07, 2023

GOAH 102: I Want You To Be Happier: Cal...

We're continuing our "I want you to be happier" series by talking about our need to calm down. We ta...

00:39:08

May 31, 2023

GOAH 101: I Want You To Be Happier, Par...

We’re kicking off our “I Want You To Be Happier” series with a choice many of us don’t even realize we hav...

00:43:12

May 24, 2023

GOAH 100: THE 100TH

It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating!!! Today we're celebrating, not only the podcast, but ea...

00:47:49

May 17, 2023

GOAH 99: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We call it many things - getting things off our chest, putting it out there, letting people know -but really, vent...

00:51:54

May 10, 2023

GOAH 98: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

Call it unsatisfied. Call it unhappy. Either way, we all know what it’s like to be discontent. We’re getting h...

00:44:13

May 03, 2023

GOAH 97: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We all walk through seasons of discouragement, so today we're talking about it: Working through what it means,...

00:40:58

April 26, 2023

GOAH 96: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We’ve become mean in the way we speak to and about ourselves - having written off the way we devalue who we are ...

00:36:09

April 19, 2023

GOAH 95: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s episode, we’re taking a look at pride - a destructive heart-attitude that keeps us from growth, fro...

00:42:18

April 12, 2023

GOAH 94: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

Today we’re taking an honest look at laziness - a habit that encompasses far more than parking yourself on the c...

00:35:57

April 05, 2023

GOAH 93: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

Some of us tend to always think the worst, so today, we're tackling the damaging habit of catastrophizing. Liv...

00:44:29

March 29, 2023

GOAH 92: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s podcast, we’re getting honest about the way we respond to our feelings - often letting them control...

00:35:42

March 22, 2023

GOAH 91: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by diving into the topic of judgment. It’s not some...

00:39:44

March 15, 2023

GOAH 90: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We continue the Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by getting real about perfectionism and the fear, sha...

00:43:34

March 08, 2023

GOAH 89: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We’re kicking off our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series by diving head-first into the topic of people...

00:42:22

March 01, 2023

GOAH 88: Communication

I’m joined by my husband David this week as we chat about communication. We share some of the most common commun...

00:36:37

February 22, 2023

GOAH 87 - Abusive Relationships

None of us want the people we love to be in an unhealthy relationship - so we need to talk about it. We need to sh...

00:52:49

February 15, 2023

GOAH 86: Making And Keeping Friends As ...

So many of us are lonely, feeling more disconnected than ever before. In today's episode, we're getting real about...

00:49:39

February 08, 2023

GOAH 85: Adaptability

Change is hard! And in today's podcast we're talking about a quality that not only helps us roll with the changes ...

00:35:32

February 01, 2023

GOAH 84: Wonder

Today we’re digging into the concept of wonder and why more of us need to take the time to slow down, take notic...

00:36:35

January 25, 2023

GOAH 83: Adventure

Some of us want adventure and some of us may feel like adventure is out of reach. But in today's podcast, we share...

00:38:00

January 18, 2023

GOAH 82: Simplify

In today’s podcast, we dig into the intention of simplification and talk about what it would look like to put it...

00:29:37

January 09, 2023

GOAH 81: Reflection and Intention

In this week's episode, I share my thought on the importance of intention and reflection. I talk about my experien...

00:24:13

January 02, 2023

GOAH 80: How'd We Get Here: Hurry

We close out our How’d We Get Here Series by talking about the problem of hurry. So many of us are always in a r...

00:37:46

December 27, 2022

Bonus Episode: Finding Joy In the Holid...

Merry Christmas from Girl on a Hill Podcast. I love this time of year, but know that for many, Christmas can easil...

00:28:29

December 21, 2022

GOAH 79: How'd We Get Here: Expectation...

The expectations we place on ourselves and others loom large in our lives, creating stress, pressure, and resentme...

00:42:28

December 12, 2022

GOAH 78: How'd We Get Here: Noise

We live in a loud world with noise coming at us constantly from outside and within. In today's episode, we address...

00:39:39

December 05, 2022

GOAH 77: How’d We Get Here: Resentmen...

We’re more stressed and unhappy than ever - and today we’re getting uncomfortably truthful about one reason wh...

00:28:56

November 28, 2022

Bonus Episode: Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving from Girl On A Hill. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. We are taking the week o...

00:33:48

November 21, 2022

GOAH 76: How’d We Get Here: Worry

We’re continuing our How’d We Get Here series by talking about worry. We talk about the strangle-hold worry ha...

00:41:42

November 16, 2022

GOAH 75: How'd We Get Here - Asking For...

We all need help - but none of us likes asking for it. In today’s episode, we share some of the biggest things t...

00:42:23

November 09, 2022

GOAH 74: How’d We Get Here? - Balance

We’re kicking off our “How’d We Get Here?” series by talking about balance - and why so many of us feel of...

00:27:53

November 02, 2022

GOAH 73: Rest

We all know we need rest and soul refreshment, so why do we resist it? Today we’re talking about Sabbath - and s...

00:45:59

October 26, 2022

GOAH 72: Coping

Burnout happens when our stress exceeds our ability to cope, so today, we’re addressing the typical ways we atte...

00:43:52

October 19, 2022

GOAH 71: Stress

Today we're taking an honest look at stress, getting real about our stressors and the role our thought life plays ...

00:32:32

October 12, 2022

GOAH 70: Physical Exhaustion

We all know what it’s like to be tired, but in today’s episode, we really dig into the ways physical exhaustio...

00:42:11

October 05, 2022

GOAH 69: Our Heroes: Elisabeth Elliot

In our last heroes episode, we dig into the life of Elisabeth Elliot. Elisabeth was a woman marked by an absolutel...

00:39:17

September 28, 2022

GOAH 68: Our Heroes: Irena Sendler

We continue our heroes series by digging into the bold life of Irena Sendler. Irena risked her life to save others...

00:33:29

September 21, 2022

GOAH 67: Our Heroes: Harriet Tubman

In today’s episode, we discuss a woman with grit, courage, and inspirational faith - Harriet Tubman. I knew the ...

00:34:06

September 14, 2022

GOAH 66: Our Heroes - Mr. Rogers

We’re kicking off our heroes series today with everyone’s neighbor, Fred Rogers. Mr. Rogers was more than a tv...

00:40:23

September 07, 2022

GOAH 65: A Woman Of...Hope!

We wrap up our Woman Of…Series with something the world needs more of - hope! We dig into the link between hopel...

00:46:22

August 31, 2022

GOAH 64: A Woman Of...Confidence

Today we’re digging into what it looks like to be a woman of confidence. We talk about the truths we struggle to...

00:35:29

August 24, 2022

GOAH 63: A Woman Of...Resolve

We continue our Woman of Series by talking about what it means to be a woman of resolve - a woman who doesn’t ju...

00:34:18

August 17, 2022

GOAH 62: A Woman Of...Playfulness

We all know play is important for kids, but most of us have written it off as something we no longer have time for...

00:47:18

August 10, 2022

GOAH 61: A Woman Of...Integrity

In today’s podcast, we’re looking at what it means to be a woman of integrity. We talk about our values and pr...

00:34:42

August 03, 2022

GOAH 60: A Woman Of...Mercy

In today’s podcast, we’re talking about what it means to be a woman of mercy. We talk about mercy’s deep tie...

00:45:15

July 27, 2022

GOAH 59: A Woman of...Adaptability

We’re continuing our new series by diving into what it looks like to be a woman of adaptability. It’s a trait ...

00:48:20

July 20, 2022

GOAH 58: A Woman Of...Courage

Today we begin our new A Woman Of series!  And I don't know about you, but I want to be A Woman Of Courage!&n...

00:40:23

July 13, 2022

GOAH 57: Purpose: Be Who You Were Meant...

Purpose. Being yourself. Being who you're meant to be. These are big words and concepts, and today we're diving in...

00:46:30

July 06, 2022

GOAH 56: Start Shining

Every week, you hear me encourage you to start shining, and today we're talking about what that means. We dig into...

00:36:05

June 29, 2022

GOAH 55: Stop Hiding

Every week you hear me say "Stop Hiding." Today we dig into what that means. We talk about how shame, and our long...

00:37:56

June 22, 2022

GOAH 54: Welcome to Season 2!!!

Welcome to Season 2! In today’s episode, we spend some time getting to know the girls on the hill a bit better a...

00:36:52

June 15, 2022

GOAH 53: Spring Cleaning Finale - Renew...

As we bring the Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series to an end, I take a look at the second half of the to...

00:30:59

June 08, 2022

GOAH 52: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

Our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series is wrapping up as we dig into the topic of criticism. We talk abo...

00:38:19

June 01, 2022

GOAH 51 - Spring Cleaning of the Heart ...

We’re beginning to wrap up our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series by taking a look at false beliefs. W...

00:38:12

May 25, 2022

GOAH 50 - All About Parenting

Today’s episode is all about parenting. My husband David and I share the big ideas we've used to guide our kids ...

01:00:14

May 18, 2022

GOAH 49: Mother's Day Special

We’re taking a break from our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series to encourage moms. In today’s episo...

00:27:34

May 11, 2022

GOAH 48: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

We continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series by talking about over-thinking. We poke some fun at w...

00:38:13

May 04, 2022

GOAH 47: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart A...

In today’s episode, we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by digging into the topic of sh...

00:46:11

April 27, 2022

GOAH 46: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart A...

We're continuing our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by talking about negativity. Today we're really ...

00:37:57

April 20, 2022

GOAH 45: Spring Cleaning Of The Heart A...

In Today's episode we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by talking about worry. For most o...

00:37:30

April 13, 2022

GOAH 44: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s episode, I break down what it means to tackle spring cleaning of the heart and mind. I talk about the...

00:33:12

April 06, 2022

GOAH 43: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

As we continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series, we're finally digging into unforgiveness. It's me...

00:39:37

March 30, 2022

GOAH 42: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s episode, I’m continuing to sweep out the dark places of our hearts and minds by talking about compa...

00:26:05

March 23, 2022

GOAH 41: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s episode, we continue our spring cleaning of the heart and mind series by digging into the topic of ra...

00:39:55

March 16, 2022

GOAH 40: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today’s episode, we continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by digging into the topic of go...

00:34:06

March 09, 2022

GOAH 39: Spring Cleaning of the Heart a...

In today's episode, Sydney and I kick off our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and mind series by talking about insecu...

00:43:55

March 02, 2022

GOAH 38: Habits

In today’s podcast, we wrap up our fresh start series by talking about habits. We dig into habit loops, routines...

00:44:43

February 23, 2022

GOAH 37: Healthy Relationship Habits

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my husband David as we break down 5 habits of healthy relationships - habits...

00:43:26

February 16, 2022

GOAH 36: Learn Something New

In today’s episode, we talk about our desire to learn and try new things - and all the ways we talk ourselves ou...

00:31:25

February 09, 2022

GOAH 35: Living Present

The present is where so many of us long to live, but all too often, we find ourselves in a hurry to leave it. Whet...

00:33:18

February 02, 2022

GOAH 34: Optimism

In today’s episode, we break down optimism - and discover, it’s more than happy thoughts. Yes, optimists look ...

00:49:40

January 26, 2022

GOAH 33: Delight

In today's podcast, we talk about delight - the practice of intentionally shifting our focus to noticing and revel...

00:34:25

January 20, 2022

GOAH 32: Prayer

Today’s Girl on the Hill is an open and honest conversation about prayer. It’s wonderful - but can feel confus...

00:44:34

January 12, 2022

GOAH 31: Procrastination

In today’s episode, we talk about procrastination -which ironically enough, was a topic we kept putting off reco...

00:38:55

January 05, 2022

GOAH, 030: Who Do You Want To Be In 202...

It’s the time of year when many of us reflect on who we are and who we want to be in the coming year. In today�...

00:39:41

December 29, 2021

GOAH 029: A Very Merry Imperfect Christ...

Several weeks ago, I was invited to speak at a women’s event at the church I grew up in, and today I’m sharing...

00:28:27

December 22, 2021

GOAH, 028: Burnout

Having gone through the past two years, we all know what it's like to be tired, emotional, and stressed. But some ...

00:35:38

December 15, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 27: Lov...

In today's episode, we're talking about loving difficult people. If we're being honest, we all have people in our ...

00:37:48

December 08, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 026: Ho...

The Christmas season is full of joy and holiday experiences - but for many of us, it can also be full of depressio...

00:41:43

December 01, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 025: Gr...

We talk a lot about thankfulness in November, but do we actually live like we're grateful? In today's episode, we ...

00:33:14

November 24, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 024: Co...

I won't lie. Today's episode was hard to record and difficult to digest - because honestly, complaining has become...

00:31:55

November 17, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, 023: The Introv...

It's here! It's the long-awaited Introvert Show! Whether you're an introvert who longs to be seen and understood (...

00:49:06

November 10, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 022: Re...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband David, as we break down some common relationship pitfalls. I share ho...

00:45:40

November 03, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, 021: Struggle

Feeling like you're on a cross-country road trip on the struggle bus? You're not alone. In today's episode, we get...

00:43:38

October 27, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 20: Pea...

Given the choice, we'd almost always choose something comfortable over something hard. But, when we cling to our c...

00:36:23

October 20, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 019: We...

Let's be honest. We're great at stress. Great at over-working. Even better at burn-out. But fun? We've forgotten a...

00:45:20

October 13, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 18: Ang...

You don't have to look very hard these days to find someone who's angry. Anger is everywhere and we're becoming qu...

00:49:30

October 06, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 17: Lis...

Today's podcast is about lists - but honestly, it's about so much more. In this episode, we chat about our tendenc...

00:27:47

September 29, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 16: Ode...

Break out your bouquet of newly sharpened pencils, because today, the girls on the hill are celebrating all things...

00:38:29

September 22, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 15: Dis...

We all know what it's like to be disappointed. In today's episode, we talk about that sometimes difficult leap we ...

00:41:47

September 15, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 14: Bou...

In today’s episode, we dig into the topic of boundaries. We discuss why we struggle to say no, how boundaries af...

00:32:37

September 09, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 13: Anx...

In today's episode, Rachel and I have a very honest and raw conversation about our own battles with anxiety. We sh...

00:35:08

September 01, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 12: Wal...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my teenage daughter Hannah as we talk about confidence. We talk about the ne...

00:28:51

August 25, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 11: Myt...

Whether we do it consciously or not, we all tend to believe a few myths about other women. We feel alone in our hu...

00:39:08

August 18, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 10: Res...

In today's episode, I'm joined by my husband to talk about something most of us tend to struggle with - finding re...

00:38:24

August 11, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 009: Ti...

William Penn said it the best, "Time is what we want most, and use worst." In today's episode we examine some of t...

00:42:00

August 04, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 008: Mo...

In today's episode, I sit down with my sister-in-law to talk about money. We talk about the power of small victori...

00:32:23

July 28, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 007: Fi...

If I asked you how you were doing, would you say "fine" - even if you're not? Even if you're heartbroken, weary, o...

00:38:58

July 21, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 006: Se...

We all walk through hard things. Things we'd never choose. Things we didn't see coming. In today's episode, we sha...

00:33:11

July 14, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 005: Od...

It’s summer! In today’s episode, we celebrate our favorite summer foods, activities, and vacation destinations...

00:44:29

July 07, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 004: In...

When we hear the word "diet" we tend to think about what goes in our stomach. But, our diet is about so much more ...

00:33:49

June 30, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 3: Over...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, overtired and stretched too thin? If you’re anything like the hosts of today’s po...

00:29:35

June 23, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 2: The ...

Ahh romantic comedies. We love to watch them, but is that really what love looks like? In today’s episode, we’...

00:43:15

June 22, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 1: Fear

Fear has a way of keeping us stuck. In today’s episode of Girl on a Hill, we’re getting real about fear - what...

00:31:04

June 22, 2021

Girl On A Hill Podcast, Episode 000: Me...

It’s Episode 0! Thanks for being here. In this introductory episode of Girl on a Hill, you’ll get a chance to ...

00:09:55

June 13, 2021