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How is it already Thursday? Today we get to witness Jesus' final remarks as he prepares surrender.

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never forget and I hope for you as well!

If you would like to follow along, more in depth, you can purchase the 30 page, weeklong devotional from Heidi here: 

https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

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Hey Wednesday! Bring the tissues today y'all because of course, I start crying! What's new though? (: And if you've been on the verge of crying or can't stop crying, this is the episode for you!

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never forget and I hope for you as well!

If you would like to follow along, more in depth, you can purchase the 30 page, weeklong devotional from Heidi here: 

https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

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Howdy Tuesday! Wear your good shoes today because we are headed back to the temple for a 2nd time and then up the hillside to the Mount of Olives!

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never forget and I hope for you as well!

If you would like to follow along, more in depth, you can purchase the 30 page, weeklong devotional from Heidi here: 

https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

Instagram: @thismotherhen

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E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.com

Hello Monday! Today we stop to watch Christ curse a Fig Tree and cleanse His Temple!

Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never forget and I hope for you as well!

If you would like to follow along, more in depth, you can purchase the 30 page, weeklong devotional from Heidi here: 

https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

Instagram: @thismotherhen

Insta: @munchandminglepodcast

E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.com

Surprise! When I say the Spirit works with me last minute, I mean it!
Come along with me as I study a 7-day devotional I found online, put together by Heidi Anderson (This Mother Hen) based on Passion Week, the week leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.
I will be posting an episode every day this week, as I go along Heidi's devotional, leading up to Easter!  
From what I can already tell, this is going to be a week I never forget!

If you would like to follow along, more in depth, you can purchase the 30 page, weeklong devotional from Heidi here: 

https://www.thismotherhen.com/adult-passion-week-devotional/p/2022

Instagram: @thismotherhen

Insta: @munchandminglepodcast

E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.com

Would you believe that we are already 3 months through the year?
I can't! 
The other day I was looking back on these months and feeling defeated, that all that hope and gusto that I had January 1st, was gone. 
I wondered what I would want someone to say to me in this moment, and after some deep thought and prayer, I'm thinking I found a great solution.
To not just stop, after what we think was a 'bad 3 months' to instead really reflect on what we did, and then hit the reset button. Which could also mean revisiting and revising those goals we set at the beginning of the year and lastly, restarting!
Who cares that its the last week of March and we are hitting that restart button, we are doing so with 3 months of knowledge and experience with us!
Let me know what you think of this little method and don't forget to be kind to yourself, these are the hardest 3 months of the year, it's only up from here!

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Get ready to celebrate! Lexi is so upbeat and so fun and gives you the energy that we all need on a Monday morning!
I found Lexi on Instagram after a friend had posted about receiving one of her thank you cards and for some reason,  I was determined to find out who this girl was. I realize now how grateful I was to receive that prompting!
Lexi and I talk about her many mantras to life, but especially how she has found so many ways to celebrate the small things in her life, to find many ways to love and thank people and above all, just bring good and light into your life!
Not only does every college student need to listen to this, but especially anyone who has felt a little blah and dread in their life, Lexi will pump that right up for you!

Lexi's Socials:

Instagram & TikTok: @alexisgracie_

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Some of you may remember Kiana from my Hair Girls series, after that episode we didn't know when we would be seeing Kiana, as she was moving to Oklahoma, that night after our 1st episode.
But then she was brought back for a surprise Baby Shower in September, and after one thing led to another, she ended up having to deliver her baby, and her and her husband, Janson have been here in Utah since then!
Their story with their new baby boy, is incredible! But what I'm most inspired by is Kiana's ability to find the good in what really could be deemed an experience that is quite the opposite!
I'm so excited for you to hear Kiana's full story and love her as much as I do!

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The final brother of the Hogan trio is here! 
Joshua has such a unique story and quite a few experiences that we dive into today.
Like most young adults, Joshua had a plan for himself, graduate, go on a mission, come home, go to college and get married, etc.
What he didn't plan on was having all of those things completely rearranged! We talk through the experience of coming home early, getting broken up with and just feeling completely alone and having no clue what to do.
As you'll hear, Joshua figures out that time is what he needed, even though he hated it then and still hates now when he has to go through it, he shares amazing stories that show how sometimes it's the waiting that actually helps us get the most out of our hardships and trials

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If there is one thing for sure that is preached and advocated for on this podcast, it is follow your gut (and that little voice in your head)!
When plans don't go to plan, before jumping to fill in the gap, stop for a second and think.
That's the premise of the episode. An unplanned thought becoming an episode. I think with everything going on in our social and personal lives right now, we sometimes are told how to think or what to think and not trust our gut, especially when no one else is thinking that way.
I share an experience that happened this week, that could have been nothing but ended up having a deeper meaning that I'd ever think.
While it is short, I invite you, where ever you are, to follow your gut, your instincts and your intuition.

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Have you ever seen someone in real life or online and you just are gravitated towards them and you don't know why?
That's Brooke.
And she's here, so buckle up! 
On this episode Brooke opens up about having being able to truly have a good work balance, things you learn about yourself as a newlywed and also how the world of social media is changing, but for the good. 
As you'll see this girl has got a lot of confidence, but she's also not afraid to admit it hasn't always been smooth sailing. And I love that about her!
She does it with such a flair that is captivating but also gives real groundness that helps you see, all we really need in this life is to be real and somehow, we may just get on by.
I'm so excited for yall to meet her!
Please share this episode to anyone who you feel is in need of a laugh but also a good boost in the right direction!

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@brookeraybrown
@brookebrownhair

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Happy Love Day this week!

Knowing this episode was going to be a day before Valentines Day, I really tried to think what about what we could talk about, and had a couple of different thoughts but couldn't narrow it down to one exactly.

Which meant, it's time for another Thoughts In My Head episode.

Of course the over arching theme is LOVE, but I hope of the various thoughts we talk about that one or all of them can resonate with you, know that you are not alone in what you face and as always just testifies how much YOU ARE LOVED.

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With the month of February here, we are going to be feeling the LOVE all month long around here!
I wanted to make sure we start off in a BIG way, which is why I'm so grateful to have one Charle Bell, do just that for us!
She's known as the tanning lady in our family, but after listening to this episode, you'll want her as your best friend. 
If you are feeling down about yourself, your body included, this is the episode for you! Charle has such a real way of normalizing all the things that go through our heads, but carries such a strength about her that is infectious and inspiring and gives real life examples to help us out of that pit.
Sit back and get ready to laugh, smile and above all, love yourself!

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Ever wonder what its like to go through the NICU? In honor of Beau's birthday this week, (how has it been 1 year?!) we talk all about the NICU!
Since being out of the NICU, I've held onto to some things and have pulled a couple of pointers away that I've been utilizing in life, and y'all it's been LIFE CHANGING! These little things may sound commonly known, but looking at how the NICU utilizes them, it makes me wonder, we on our earth we wouldn't think we need them in our lives as grown adults in the year 2023?

Also, if you know of anyone in the NICU, be sure to reach out to them in some way this week, just letting them know you are thinking about them, being in the NICU can be one of the hardest and trying times in a new parent's life!

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Meet Kamille, she is one of my childhood best friends, and someone who played a big part in shaping my life.

After having a terrible experience in public school at a young age, Kami was moved to a private school, where she met a Mormon girl. Both were unaware of each other's religions, yet became (and still are) life long friends! 
After going to Beauty School and figuring out that was not the path for her, a quick job search landed her at a Daycare center, which resulted in her meeting the man of her dreams (a single dad) and them creating a life and a family together.

Kami reminds us all that sometimes we have to let go of our original plan and trust in the Universe, trust in God and know that sometimes the plan you didn't plan on, is actually the better one all along.

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It's been too long since Britt has been on the Pod, so he's back! And with a subject, that you may have felt like you have heard so much about, but I promise you'll want to stick around for the whole episode, because let's just say, Britt has a way with words.

Britton and I dive into depression and anxiety, he was diagnosed back in Junior High and his journey through all of it, to where he is today is remarkable.

I don't think we get to hear a lot about Depression and Anxiety from not only a man's perspective, but also a man who is a husband, a father and a college athlete. 

Please if you feel like you are suffering with Depression, Anxiety or any crippling mental or physical illness, please talk to someone! I mention in this episode how the calvary was ready when Britton hit a peak, and I know there are people who make up YOUR calvary ready to help you as well!

I didn't mention in the episode, but a great source I have found, if you are looking for a licensed therapist to aide to your calvary is BetterHelp.com. It's basically digital therapy and its INCREDIBLE!

And also, remember that there is a loving God, who is aware of you and when you feel like you are in the pits of despair, He is right there with you!

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Season 2 is here! 

To start us off, we are back with none other than Ginger! Y'all loved her first episode (episode 7)  and I knew we had to get her back on to talk about something she is so passionate and persistent about.

Have you set some goals for 2023? Weight Loss, maybe one of them? Whether it's weight loss, wanting to be outside more, cooking more at home, spending time off of your phone, this is the episode for you!

Ginger has been such an inspiration to watch as she truly has been able to change her life, just by making a goal and she goes over it all with us in this episode!

Be sure to share this episode with any and everyone you know who has made a goal and needs that extra push to keep going strong!

You can connect with Ginger on Instagram: @gingerrferreira

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The New Year always brings so much excitement, anticipation and hope as we look toward the endless possibilities that await us.

Yet, somehow, January 2nd hits and a lot of us find ourselves already burnt out, discouraged and throwing in the towel.

NOT THIS TIME!

Come sit with me as I talk about how I plan out my year, right down to the day! I promise you will more productive and positive as you head into 2023 with this plan!

And be sure to stick around for the end of the episode as I've got a little surprise for you on New Years Day that you won't want to miss!

With this being the last episode of the year I have to send out a BIG thank-you for all of you being here! I have absolutely loved this journey and have got so much more in store for next year and can't wait to have you right along with me!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Have you ever felt a calling to do something, particularly for someone else? But then you probably were hit with doubt, uncertainty or just normal imposter syndrome?
Me too!
A lot of you have heard my experience that happened after my emergency c-section for the reason as to why this whole idea came about, so I want to fill you in on what happened these past 2 1/2 months of bringing about an idea, a service idea to hopefully help women who may find themselves in the same position I was.
This has been an incredible experience that I will never forget and I hope after listening to this episode, that whatever feeling or thought you've felt tugging at your mind, that you FOLLOW IT and JUST DO IT!
I promise, you won't regret every helping someone.

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This week I'm going to introduce yall to someone who plays a very important role in our little families life: my Mother in Law.

September, yes that's her real name, is in an incredible women and I mean it when I say I hit the jackpot for in laws! We dive into all of her growing up, but especially getting married and becoming a mom.

September also shares some of her the hardest, yet best times for growth as a mother in this episode, that I think many of us can learn from.

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