• Mid-Summer Reset: What's Working for Our Family This Summer (And What's Not)
    Jun 30 2026
    Summer rarely goes exactly as planned….and that’s okay. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest halfway-through-the-summer update on what’s actually working in our home, what hasn’t gone according to plan, and the tiny tweaks that are helping us navigate a season full of unexpected schedule changes, backyard construction, growing kids, and shifting expectations. From realizing I don’t have to be part of every childhood memory to giving myself permission to lower the bar on hard days, I’m reflecting on the mindset shifts that have brought more peace and flexibility into our summer. I also share practical updates on our family rhythms, including how kid-made lunches, sibling lunch dates, family dinners, screen time boundaries, weekly planning, and kids doing their own laundry are all playing out in real life. You’ll hear what we’ve had to adjust, what surprised me the most (hello, grocery bill!), and why asking one simple question—“What do I need right now?” has become my favorite tiny tweak for navigating a season that feels wonderfully full but often outside my control. If your summer hasn’t looked exactly how you imagined, I hope this episode reminds you that you don’t need a perfect plan, you just need the flexibility to make small, intentional adjustments along the way. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • What Kind of Rest Do You Need Right Now?
    Jun 23 2026
    Summer is supposed to feel restful, yet so many of us reach the end of the season feeling more exhausted than when it began. Today I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about rest after working through burnout, inflammation, and the realization that I had unknowingly tied my sense of purpose to productivity. Through conversations with my counselor, doctor, and business coach, I’ve discovered that rest is about so much more than sleep. I’m diving into the seven different types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, social, emotional, and spiritual, and sharing the simple, practical ways I’m learning to recognize and build them into my everyday life. From brain dumps and morning porch time to friend dates and putting my phone away, these tiny tweaks have helped me stop chasing the idea of rest and start practicing it instead. If you’ve been feeling tired, overstimulated, or stretched thin, this episode will help you identify what kind of rest you actually need and encourage you to create more space for it without guilt. Because rest isn’t lazy, it’s one of the most purposeful things we can do for ourselves and the people we love. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉 www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Scott & Erin: What 20 Years of Marriage Has Taught Us
    Jun 16 2026
    This week I’m joined by a VERY special guest, my husband, Scott as we celebrate 20 years of marriage and reflect on the lessons we’ve learned through two decades of life together. From raising four kids and navigating financial struggles to walking through adoption, heartbreak, personal growth, and everything in between, we share an honest conversation about what has strengthened our marriage over the years. We talk about the importance of friendship, communication, prayer, mentorship, and the small everyday moments that often matter more than grand gestures. You’ll hear us discuss hard seasons we’ve faced, how we’ve changed for the better, what we hope our children learn from our relationship, and why laughter continues to be one of the most important ingredients in our marriage. Whether you’re newly married, deep in the parenting years, or simply looking for encouragement to invest in your closest relationships, this candid anniversary conversation is full of practical wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and a reminder that strong marriages are built one small, intentional choice at a time. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Winner at Dinner - Game 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • How I Feed My Family All Summer Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen
    Jun 9 2026
    Summer may be full of sunshine and slower schedules, but if you’re the one responsible for feeding everyone all day long, it can also feel like an endless cycle of meals, snacks, and dishes. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple systems that help me keep food manageable during the summer months, from our family’s “burger of the week” tradition and cook-once-eat-twice meal strategy to kid-led lunches, snack baskets, and even the occasional 3 p.m. ice cream celebration. These practical ideas not only reduce decision fatigue and lighten your mental load, but they also help kids build independence and valuable life skills along the way. If you’re looking for realistic ways to simplify meal planning, make summer meals more fun, and create meaningful family connections around the table, this episode is packed with easy tweaks that can make a big difference. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Winner at Dinner - Game 👉Simple Purposeful Living Meal Planner and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉FREE Summer Planning Printable 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Our Realistic Summer Plan for Kids, Work, & Screen Time
    Jun 2 2026
    If you’ve ever spent weeks planning for summer only to feel overwhelmed once it actually arrives, this episode is for you. After talking through summer mindset shifts and planning strategies the last few weeks, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what summer looks like in our home this year. From how I’m structuring my work schedule and teaching more independence through age-appropriate responsibilities, to the technology boundaries we’re testing with our kids, I’m sharing the simple rhythms helping our family create a summer that feels intentional instead of chaotic. The goal isn’t a perfect plan, it’s building a flexible framework that supports the life you want to live. If you’re looking for practical ideas to simplify summer, reduce the mental load, and enjoy this season a little more, I think you’ll find a few tweaks worth trying. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Unlock your hair & skin’s true potential with 20% Off AquaTru Shower using code “SHPURPOSEFUL” at aquatru.com. 👉E158 - Mindset Shifts & Tiny Tweaks to Step Into Summer Successfully 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Summer Planning Shift Every Mom Needs with Megan Sumrell
    May 26 2026
    If you’re already feeling the pressure of summer before it’s even started, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. I sat down with planning expert Megan Sumrell to talk about how to create a summer that feels intentional instead of chaotic. We talked about the mindset shifts that helped her stop feeling like she was constantly torn between work, motherhood, and everything else demanding her attention, plus the simple planning strategies she uses to make summer feel lighter and more enjoyable. From her “A Day/B Day” approach to realistic routines, flexible structure, and protecting time for yourself without guilt, this conversation is full of practical ideas that will help you enjoy this season more instead of feeling behind the whole time. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉www.aquatru.com and use code ‘PURPOSEFUL’ for 20% off! 👉 If you want Megan’s help with time management, check out her app, The Pink Bee App! 👉 Check out more from Megan on Instagram @megansumrell. 👉 shop.simplepurposefulliving.com and use code ‘PODCAST’ for 10% off your entire order! 👉 Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Mindset Shifts & Tiny Tweaks to Step Into Summer Successfully
    May 19 2026
    Summer used to feel overwhelming before it even started, not because I didn’t love the season, but because I felt the pressure to make it magical while still managing everyday life. That’s why today I’m sharing the tiny mindset shifts and practical planning tweaks that are helping me approach summer with more intention, less pressure, and way more joy. We’re talking about how to stop fighting the season you’re actually in, let go of unspoken expectations, protect what matters most, and create rhythms that truly work for your family. From slower evenings and spontaneous summer memories to realistic planning and leaving white space on the calendar, this conversation is full of encouragement for moms who want a simpler, more meaningful summer without feeling like they have to do it all. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉Simple Purposeful Living Gratitude Journal 👉FREE Summer Planning Printable 👉Tiny Tweaks, Happy Life Book 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Saving Graces
    May 12 2026
    Today I’m sharing the little saving graces that are helping me get through this busy “Maycember” season lately. From easy air fryer meals and simple family traditions to the mindset shifts, routines, and tiny comforts making life feel lighter right now, these are the small saving graces keeping me grounded in the middle of a very full season. I’m sharing a more personal look at what our family has been walking through behind the scenes, what I’m learning about marriage and motherhood, and why I’m more convinced than ever that small intentional choices really do matter. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, I hope this episode feels encouraging, practical, and like a reminder that you don’t need a complete life overhaul to make things feel a little easier. Mentioned in This Episode: 👉One Skin: Get 15% OFF using code PURPOSEFUL at oneskin.co/PURPOSEFUL 👉Air Fryer 👉Winner at DInner Game 👉Bubly 👉Bio-freeze 🌟We’re here to help you live a life filled with intention and joy. Let’s stay connected and spark meaningful conversations on our vibrant social media platforms: 📸 Instagram: Discover daily inspiration and visual storytelling that will uplift your spirit! 👍 Facebook: Join our thriving community, engage in discussions, and get exclusive content! 📍Pinterest: Find a treasure trove of creative ideas, tips, & resources to live a purposeful life! But wait, there’s more! ✨Don’t miss out on these amazing resources that will guide and empower you on your journey: 🍽️ Free 7-Day Meal Plan Guide: Kickstart a healthy lifestyle with our delicious, easy-to-follow meal plans! 🛍️ Simple Purposeful Living Shop: Browse our curated collection of products that spark joy and make everyday living simple! 📝Simple Purposeful Living Blog: Dive into insightful articles, tips, and personal stories that will inspire you to live with purpose! Together, let’s embrace the beauty of simple, purposeful living!💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins