Self-Care for Busy Moms: Eating Well, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Wellness, Routines, Meal Plan

I’m a devoted reader who loves Scripture daily and growth-focused books like The 12 Week Year. This episode explores using 12-week cycles to create focus, urgency, and execution in life goals. I’m applying it to three areas in my life: gardening in the South, personal health (strength training, eating well, Mediterranean Diet recipes, stress management), and professional growth through podcasting and coaching. The method emphasizes...

Raising kids made our family rethink sugar and shift toward eating well as a lifestyle, not a battle. Reducing added sugar improves blood sugar control, lowers inflammation, and supports healthy appetite regulation. Instead of refined sugar, we focus on low-glycemic, whole-food options and traditional Mediterranean choices like fruit, yogurt, nuts, and small amounts of honey or dates. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes retraining th...

After years of strict diets, food sensitivities, and unsustainable meal plans, I pivoted to eating well through a flexible, family-friendly Mediterranean approach. Focusing on whole foods, healthy fats, simple Mediterranean Diet recipes, and avoiding triggers transformed my health and simplified life. This lifestyle emphasizes quality, variety, and consistency—not restriction—while fitting busy schedules through shortcuts and simpl...

Paying attention to your gifts, interests, and passions and then investing time into nurturing these is so important to your self-care.  In today’s episode, Cecelia Curtis will share her amazing journey of God leading in her life, God’s timing, the opportunities of growth and mindset changes, and moving past fear that affects every one of us.  As moms and wives, we are making a generational impact where God has us.  

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Are you finding yourself in a fitness rut and bored?  Do you want inspiration to try something fun?

Rebounding on a small trampoline reconnects us to the joy and freedom of childhood recess while offering a simple, effective workout for busy moms. Just 1–2 songs (about 10 minutes) provides low-impact cardio, supports lymphatic health, improves balance and core strength, and helps with stress management. It’s a fun, time-efficient w...

You are in for a treat today!  I am including a short clip of my coaching call where we dive into one small scheduling struggle and find a solution that is actionable and doable.  Don’t dismiss things that seem small in your life, because they do matter and make a huge difference in our daily lives when we address the small things that need adjustments.  If you’re a busy mom struggling with eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, ...

Are you looking for another Mediterranean meal idea?   Do you want flexibility and versatility with your meal planning?

I used to anchor my weekly meals with Trader Joe’s marinated chicken, which led me to a flexible framework: protein, veggies, rice or bread, and flavor driven by marinades. While experimenting with Mediterranean diet recipes, I adapted a Greek chicken souvlaki recipe—skipping skewers, the grill, and several ingred...

What do you believe rest looks like for you?  Do you have a deep seated desire for rest?

In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 types of rest in the Bible and discuss what resting looks like for each rest type. 

Rest in Scripture goes deeper than stopping activity. Believer’s rest is salvation—trusting Jesus’ finished work, not religious effort. Sabbath rest is a weekly rhythm God designed for renewal, not rigid rules, supporting stress m...

Do you think you are too busy to do any hobbies?  Do you think that nurturing your gifts and talents God has given you is being selfish?  

Even in busy seasons, nurturing your gifts and hobbies restores your mind, reduces stress, and sparks joy. Creative pursuits—crafting, music, writing—help steward God-given talents, strengthen your heart, and bring life balance. Pairing hobbies with healthy routines like eating well, strength tr...

Have you had great success with meal plans?  Or have they ended up in failure in the past for you?  

Meal planning used to stress me out—wasting food and switching cuisines nightly. Now, I focus on three well-planned dinners a week, use leftovers, and let ChatGPT tailor recipes—Mediterranean diet favorites, gluten-free, or 5-ingredient meals. It’s eating well, reducing stress, saving time, and making family meals enjoyable and me...

Do you feel like your days are ruling you with chaos rather than you ruling over your day and getting things done?  Are you finding it hard to have any quiet time?  Are you reacting to events that come at you in your day?  Do you wish to have more structure to get things done and to feel more in control?  Well you are not alone in feeling these emotions!  

In this episode, we’ll dive into 5 strategies to tackle the lack of contro...

Are you looking for reasons to exercise?  Do you need convincing that exercise is essential for your self care?  Have you put exercise on the backburner because life is too busy?  

In today’s episode, you are going to hear 4 reasons why exercise is an essential habit for your self care so you can stay motivated and consistent.

Exercise is a keystone habit that transforms life. Strength training or daily movement boosts energy, impr...

So how is your morning routine?  Do you have time in the morning to address some self care needs in the morning?  Are you in the habit of having a relaxing bedtime routine that will set you up for a good night’s sleep?

As school starts, build small, flexible routines to boost health and well-being. Goal-setting rewires your brain! Start mornings with prayer, Bible reading, hydration, and strength training. End days with a calming b...

Are you excited for a fresh start this year?  Do you feel spent from the dizzy of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years celebrations?  

Happy New Year! Embrace fresh starts in 2026 with daily renewal in Christ. Reflect on 2025 wins, set prayerful goals for eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, stress and time management. Prioritize scripture, meditation, and God’s guidance. Every day brings hope, growth, and n...

Are you just dizzy from the Christmas celebrations?  Do you feel spent and drained from the month and feel like you are barely crawling to the finish of the year?  

In this episode, we’re going over 5 things to help you get ready for the new year.

Reflect on 2025 wins—family, health, faith, and growth. Audit routines—morning, bedtime, eating well, stress and time management. Prayerfully set 2026 goals—strength training, Mediterra...

Merry Christmas! You are the light of the world—let Christ in you shine daily. Trust Him, steward your body through eating well, Mediterranean diet recipes, strength training, stress management, and time management, and impact your family and community for His kingdom.

Scripture referenced: ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭15, John 8:12, Galatians 2:20

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Is the cold outside keeping you from exercising?  Do you feel down, or anxious, or stressed?  

In this episode, we’re going to tackle why exercise is so important to keep up even in the winter and how that boosts your mental health!

Winter’s shorter, darker days can impact mood, energy, sleep, and stress—regardless of where you live. Exercise is one of the most powerful tools to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Outdoor...

Are you looking for ways to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas?  Do you struggle with mental wellbeing around Christmas?  

In this episode, we’re looking at 4 things that you can do for your mental wellbeing so that you keep Christ the center this Christmas.  Let’s dive in!

After the busy early December rush, winter break offers a chance to rest, refocus, and prepare hearts for a Christ-centered Christmas. With intenti...

In this season, is the possibility of having an hour long quiet time with Jesus just a wishful dream?  How about 10 minutes?  What do you do in a situation where you have zero time for your self care and zero time to carve out to spend with Jesus?

In this episode, we’re going to look at the routines we do already and find a way to repurpose that time to carve out self care time in the middle of all the Christmas rush.

As winter...