The Esme Graff Podcast

Trending In My Life: Peace Over Happiness

Let's Connect! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256351/fan_mail/new] Welcome!! This episode is for the single mom who’s tired of putting her life on hold while waiting for everything to feel “complete.”  In this honest and faith-filled conversation, Esme shares the mindset shift that changed everything: choosing peace over happiness. From navigating divorce, heartbreak, and single motherhood to building a purposeful life, business, and memories with her children, this episode is a reminder that healing, joy, and growth are still possible right where you are. If you’ve been struggling with identity after divorce, waiting for the “right time,” or wondering how to move forward with confidence, this conversation will encourage you to stop postponing your life and start living with intention today! In this episode: * Finding peace after divorce * Letting go of shame, fear, and waiting * Creating joy and meaningful memories now This episode will remind you that your future is not on pause and neither is your purpose. Go be the person you were created to be! Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast [https://theesmegraffpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2256351] Connect with me on social media (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/esme_graff_/] or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com [https://www.esmegraff.com] to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

3 Things You Must Start Doing Now

Let's Connect! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256351/fan_mail/new] Welcome! What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for isn’t about doing more… but finally doing what you already said you would? In this episode of The Esme Graff Podcast, I'm getting practical about what it actually takes to become the person you keep saying you want to be. Because growth isn’t complicated, but it is costly. And the price is consistency. Here are the 3 disciplines we break down today: 1. Keep the promises you make to yourself Self-trust isn’t built in public—it’s built in private. Every kept promise compounds confidence. Every broken one reinforces doubt. If you don’t trust yourself, nothing else scales. 2. Protect your environment Your environment is not neutral—it’s either multiplying you or minimizing you. What you consume. Who you listen to. What you tolerate. It’s either feeding your future or starving it. 3. Tell yourself the truth Excuses function just like lies. “I don’t have time.” “I’m waiting for the right moment.” “This is just who I am.” Those aren’t facts. They’re patterns. And patterns can change. Here’s the bottom line: You don’t need a new life. You need stronger and higher standards. Practical Exercise: Write this down: “The truth is, I am where I am because...” Finish the sentence. Say it out loud. Then decide what action "that truth" requires. Because clarity creates courage. And courage creates change. If this episode challenged you, follow the show and leave a review. It helps more people step into the growth they’ve been avoiding. Connect with me at www.esmegraff.com [http://www.esmegraff.com/] Later, Esme Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast [https://theesmegraffpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2256351] Connect with me on social media (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/esme_graff_/] or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com [https://www.esmegraff.com] to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

3 Things You Need to Stop Doing Right Now

Let's Connect! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256351/fan_mail/new] Welcome! Some habits don’t look destructive at first. They sound normal. They feel justified. They’ve become so familiar that you don’t even question them anymore. But they are draining your confidence, stealing your peace, and keeping you stuck. In this honest and empowering episode, Esme shares three things you need to stop doing right now if you want to grow and move forward with purpose:  * Negative self-talk * Comparison  * Making excuses.  You’ll hear real-life stories, practical truth, and the kind of loving challenge that helps you confront what’s holding you back. Because transformation doesn’t begin when life gets easier, it begins when you decide to think differently, speak differently, and take ownership of what comes next. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, stuck, or tired of repeating the same cycles, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How hidden negative self-talk silently shapes your reality • Why comparison has nothing to do with social media and everything to do with identity • The difference between a real obstacle and an excuse • How satisfaction, responsibility, and self-awareness create freedom This episode is your reminder: you are not powerless, you are not behind, and you are not stuck unless you choose to stay there. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this message today. Later, Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast [https://theesmegraffpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2256351] Connect with me on social media (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/esme_graff_/] or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com [https://www.esmegraff.com] to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

About Me: Single Mom Life, Divorce and Why I Say No to Dating Apps

Let's Connect! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256351/fan_mail/new] Hello and welcome! This episode is an honest one. No filter, no performance — just a real conversation about faith, motherhood, being single, and what it actually looks like to build a life rooted in Truth. This week, Esme goes behind the curtain and answers the questions she gets asked the most. What is it really like to be a single mom? How do you raise kids with values when you can no longer control what they watch, wear, or do? Is she dating? And why will she never, under any circumstances, use a dating app? In this episode, you will hear: * What single mom life actually looks like after a divorce: The loneliness, the rebuilding, and why she calls motherhood the greatest role she has ever been given. * What you see is what you get, and she means that. Esme talks about why she stopped pretending a long time ago, why she will always choose the coffee shop she actually loves, and why the time you give to other people is too valuable to waste on something that doesn't feel right. * The truth about being single: the joy, the hard parts, the awkward moments of going to church alone, and why she is not crying about it every day. * Is she trying to date? Yes. Is she on the apps? Absolutely not! She is clear about why. She knows her worth, she trusts God's timing, and she is not willing to settle out of fear or desperation. This part of the conversation is honest, maybe a little funny, and completely unapologetic. If you have ever searched for a podcast for Christian single moms, a faith-based conversation about life after divorce, or just someone who will tell you the truth, this is that episode. Know your worth, protect your peace, and trust that the life God has for you is better than anything you could swipe your way into. Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast [https://theesmegraffpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2256351] Connect with me on social media (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/esme_graff_/] or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com [https://www.esmegraff.com] to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.

What Are You Doing To Get Where You Want To Be?

Let's Connect! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256351/fan_mail/new] Welcome!  I'm going to get straight to the point. You're not lost because you don't have a dream. You're lost because you've never decided on a destination, and every day you keep moving without one is a day you can't get back. In this episode, Esme is done letting you stay comfortable in the planning phase. She's pulling out the mirror, asking the question most of us have been quietly dodging, and walking you through a powerful exercise that will get you crystal clear on what you're actually building toward — and whether your daily actions are taking you there. Grab a pen. You're going to want to do this one!!! In this episode, you'll learn: * Why not knowing your destination is costing you more than time, and what it's silently stealing from your life * The 15-minute "65th birthday" exercise that reveals exactly what you want your life to look like and whether you're on track to get there * The real reason most people never get what they want (and it has nothing to do with talent or timing) * What it looks like to evaluate your life like a purposeful leader before you drift too far off course If you've been spinning your wheels, checking boxes, and secretly wondering if the life you want is still possible for you, this episode is going to hit. And if you're a single mom who hears all of this and thinks "that's not my reality" — Esme wants to hear from you. Reach out at esme@esmegraff.com and let's figure out your first step together. Loved this episode? Share it with a woman who needs the push, leave a review, and tell me about your dream life! Podcat Website: The Esme Graff Podcast [https://theesmegraffpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2256351] Connect with me on social media (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/esme_graff_/] or visit my website at www.esmegraff.com [https://www.esmegraff.com] to stay updated on new episodes, book releases, and more! © 2024 Esme Graff LLC. All rights reserved.