Messy But Motivated
Messy But Motivated is where real life gets real talk. No sugar-coating, no filters—just honest conversations about the chaos, struggles, and lessons we all face. From everyday messes to deeper moments, I mix in humor and motivation, because life is way too messy to take too seriously. My motto? It’s okay to be messy as long as you stay motivated. If you’re looking for something relatable, raw, and a little funny—you’re in the right place. ✨ Real. Raw. Relatable. ✨
Episodes
This week on Messy but Motivated, I’m sharing some raw life updates — the heartbreak of losing our dog after 11 faithful years, where things currently stand with our move, and a much-needed reminder for believers living in a world full of distraction and deception.
With so much noise surrounding UFOs, UAPs, fear-driven headlines, and things designed to steal our focus, it’s important to remember this truth: as Christ...
This week on Messy But Motivated, my husband Mike joins me for one of our most honest conversations yet. We’re pulling back the curtain on the parts of our story social media never showed—the depression, financial struggles, short sales, uncertainty, and the seasons where life felt heavier than we knew how to carry.
From the outside, things can look polished and put together, but behind closed doors we were walking t...
This week on Messy but Motivated, I’m getting honest about something a lot of us don’t want to admit… sometimes we are the reason we feel like we’re failing.
We set goals that look good, sound good, and might even work for someone else—but deep down, we know they don’t actually fit us. Then when we don’t follow through, we beat ourselves up like we lacked discipline… when really, we lacked alignment.
Not everyone is c...
This week on Messy But Motivated, we’re getting real about a kind of exhaustion that sleep can’t fix.
Because truthfully… most of us aren’t just physically tired. We’re mentally drained, emotionally stretched, and spiritually worn down.
We’re carrying things no one else can see—
unspoken stress, silent battles, unanswered prayers, pressure to keep it all together.
Invisible weights that pile up day after day...
Life has been loud lately… and not just in the world around me, but in my mind, my circumstances, and honestly, my heart too.
In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated, I’m getting real about what it looks like to live in the middle of chaos, between sickness, life updates, and even the unexpected stress of animal chaos (because… of course 😅). It’s been one of those seasons where everything feels overwhelming, a...
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I’m getting real about something a lot of us don’t want to admit…
👉 We don’t have a time problem—we have a priority problem.
We say we’re too busy.
Too tired.
Too overwhelmed.
But if we’re honest?
We make time for what matters most to us.
In this episode, I’m diving into:
- Why “I don’t have time” might not actually be true
- The hard truth about what we’re putting before God, growth, and...
This week on Messy But Motivated, I’m diving into the recent craziness surrounding NeeDoh’s and using it as a real-life example of how quickly culture can influence what we normalize—especially for our kids.
As Christians, we’re called to be different, not to blend in. I share my heart on what that actually looks like in today’s world and how I’ve been having honest, age-appropriate conversations with the youth in ou...
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re diving into the topic of discernment—how to recognize the difference between someone who claims to follow Christ and someone who truly lives it out.
I’m sharing three key things I’ve learned in seminary this semester that have challenged the way I see faith, people, and spiritual authenticity. We’ll also talk about what it really means to be “good” people—not by the world...
In this week’s episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re recording while on vacation and having a real, honest conversation about the season our family is walking through right now. My husband joins me on the podcast as we talk about selling our house, the emotions that come with big life transitions, and how God showed up for us in a situation that could have turned out really bad—but didn’t.
We also open up about the b...
After a two-week break from being under the weather, Messy But Motivated is back! In this episode, I’m joined by my sister for a real, honest conversation about life, faith, parenting, personal growth, and everything in between. We dive into what it looks like to pursue God while navigating the messy, everyday moments of life. From lessons we’ve learned to the ways our faith shapes how we raise our families and grow...
This week on Messy But Motivated, I’m talking about how hectic life feels right now. The constant rushing. The pressure. The feeling of always being behind.
But I’m also sharing something God has been showing me in the middle of it all… you don’t have to defend yourself to everyone.
Not every misunderstanding needs a response.
Not every accusation deserves your energy.
The Bible says in Matthew 7:16, “You will know them...
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, I’m getting honest about parenting—because no two families do it the same, and that’s okay. I share a big decision Mike and I made for our family and the mix of emotions that came with it. Then real life hit… hard. A sick kid, sleepless nights, and a moment where my prayer life was tested in ways I didn’t expect.
This episode is for the parents trying their best, the ...
This week on Messy but Motivated, I'm talking about what it looks like to hold onto God's promises when He doesn't feel close. Sometimes our emotions tell us one thing - but truth tells us another. God isn't a feeling, He's faithful. Scripture reminds us that we are called to walk by faith, not by sight, and that becomes especially real in overwhelming seasons.
I'm also sharing about my ...
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The Awkward Middle of Becoming Who You’re Praying For
Growth is uncomfortable. You don’t feel like your old self, but you’re not fully in the new yet. It can feel confusing, lonely, and awkward.
I’m reminding myself (and maybe you need this too): God isn’t silent—He’s preparing me for something bigger.
If you’re in the in-between, this episode is fo...
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re busting the myth that success is some hidden formula only a few people have access to. Spoiler alert: it’s not a secret.
People who are already successful are literally spilling the tea every day. The common thread? Consistency. Showing up. Not quitting. Doing the work even when you’re in your own head trying to talk yourself out of it.
I talk about how some of the best ad...
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, I revisit 2025 and all the changes that came with it. What began as a dark, uncertain season slowly unfolded into something brighter than I ever imagined. I reflect on the lessons I learned in the middle of the mess, the growth that came from discomfort, and how faith carried me when clarity was nowhere in sight. This episode is for anyone who’s walked through a hard year and ...
In this week’s episode of Messy But Motivated, I am talking about the kind of strength that doesn’t speak back. The kind of wisdom that chooses silence over explanation.
Not everything deserves a response. Not every misunderstanding needs to be corrected. Sometimes what feels like weakness is actually obedience.
We dive into what it looks like to trust God enough to stop defending yourself, stop proving your heart, an...
In this episode of Messy but Motivated, we’re talking about growth, the kind that doesn’t look the same for everyone.
It’s easy to compare your journey to someone else’s and feel behind, discouraged, or like you’re doing it wrong. But real growth isn’t a race, and it’s not always loud or visible. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s slow. Sometimes it’s just choosing to keep going.
I also dive into what wisdom really ...
This week’s episode is all about one thing: taking action.
If God has placed a desire, a spark, or a pull on your heart… stop overthinking it and just do it. Procrastination isn’t always laziness sometimes it’s the enemy trying to delay your breakthrough, your blessing, or the next level God is trying to take you to.
We’re talking faith, obedience, and stepping boldly into the things you’re called to do.
I’m also shari...
This week on Messy but Motivated, we’re talking about something every single one of us struggles with: feeling like we need everyone’s approval to walk in our calling.
Because listen… when God calls you to something, not everybody is going to clap for you.
Not everybody is going to understand the shift you’re making.
And some people are going to talk, judge, or straight-up fall off your page when you stop posting what ...
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