In this Season 3 kickoff, Chad sits down with counselor and workshop leader Sam Eldredge (and yes—John Eldredge’s son) for a real conversation about wounds, isolation, and healing.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, triggered, numb, or like you’re carrying more than you can name—this episode is for you. Sam breaks down how wounds form, how they show up in everyday life (people-pleasing, perfectionism, coping habits), and why a “whole person” approach matters: body, mind, and spirit.

• Why isolation is a serious threat to our health and joy
• How wounds shape who we become “just to survive”
• The difference between “big T” trauma and everyday wounds
• Why healing isn’t just behavior modification
• A simple “first step” exercise if you feel stuck

• Sam’s story: high school pain, depression, and the long road to integration
• Why “pray it away” is often incomplete (and what to do instead)
• The lie of “I should be fine” and the cost of staying shut down

• Learn more about Sam’s work: nobleworkshops.com
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It’s the Season 2 finale and the last RevRx episode of 2025—and we’re ending with a conversation every family needs.

Author and podcaster Jamie Erickson (Homeschool Bravely, Holy Hygge, Overwhelmed Mom) joins me to talk about the real weight parents carry: the mental load, unrealistic expectations, tech overload, and the pressure to do it all.

Jamie shares practical ways to find peace in the chaos—like her “china plates vs paper plates” framework, why writing things down actually calms the brain, and why she says to “analog your life” when overwhelm is peaking.

If your home has felt heavy, rushed, or stretched thin… this one is for you.

• 00:00 Jamie intro + why family matters
• 02:00 Her books: Homeschool Bravely, Holy Hygge, Overwhelmed Mom
• 09:40 Why culture isn’t set up for moms to thrive
• 12:10 Overwhelm + priorities: “only God is all”
• 13:09 The “plates” framework (china vs paper)
• 16:57 The mental load + “sweep the corners of your yes”
• 18:16 A container for your brain: write it down, give it a day
• 20:07 Don’t put your life on your phone (interruptions steal time)
• 23:53 The phone time trap + what it costs over a week
• 24:46 Mr. Rogers + why calm works (pace matters)
• 27:56 “Analog your life” ideas (recipes, bills, calendars, letters)
• 32:52 1 Thess. 4:11–12 + quiet life = peace + rest
• 35:04 3 causes of overwhelm (not minding your business / taking others’ business / life in a fallen world)
• 42:10 How husbands can support: listen for what she’s not saying
• 44:01 The “re-entry” buffer: 10–15 minutes to reset

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Is faith just a feeling—or is it grounded in evidence? In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Jay Medenwaldt shares his journey from skepticism to belief and explains why Christianity makes the most sense of the world we live in. We explore the intersection of psychology, apologetics, and everyday life—and why living for God is both rational and transformative.

• Why faith and science aren’t enemies—they’re allies
• How to answer tough questions about Christianity
• Practical ways to integrate faith into family and health decisions
• The role of virtue in shaping a meaningful life

• 00:00 – Welcome & why faith matters today
• 05:15 – Dr. Medenwaldt’s journey: Air Force to apologetics
• 12:30 – The psychology of religion explained
• 20:45 – Common objections to faith—and how to answer them
• 30:10 – Faith, family, and health: living it out
• 40:00 – Final thoughts & resources

• Connect with Dr. Medenwaldt: [Substack link] | [Facebook] [Instagram]
• Show page: [www.manalivecoaching.com/podcast]

Listen now—streaming wherever you find podcasts.