Messy But Motivated

Ep 43 - What Social Media Didn’t Show: The Struggles That Strengthened Us

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535236/fan_mail/new] 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 through battles that tested us in ways no post could ever capture. In this episode, we talk about the reality that things aren’t always what they seem online, the pressure of silent struggles, and how we made it through the hard seasons together. Through every setback, every hard conversation, and every storm, one thing never wavered: our marriage. This is a conversation about choosing commitment when life gets messy, leaning on faith when answers don’t come easy, and discovering that sometimes the hardest seasons produce the strongest foundations. If you’ve ever felt like everyone else has it together while you’re barely holding on, this episode is for you. Don't forget to subscribe for more real, raw, and motivating faith filled conversations. 💁🏼‍♀️ Want updates on retreats, the podcast, Bible studies and everything in between!? Subscribe to our mailing list! 👇🏼 https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe [https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe] Email us your testimony, your story can change the outcome of someone future. 📧 Email your story to: Comeasyouare@mrsmotivated.com Or leave us a voicemail 📲 (641) 505-1558 Want to send me an email? Contact me at Melinda@mrsmotivated.com Thanks for being a listener, stay blessed friends.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media: TikTok @mrsmotivated2025 Facebook @mrsmotivated2025 Instagram @mrsmotivated2025

Ep 42 - Stop Setting Yourself Up For Failure

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535236/fan_mail/new] 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 called to the same rhythms. Some people thrive journaling every single day. Some don’t. Some people wake up at 5am ready to go. Some connect with God in the quiet moments later in the day. And that doesn’t make one better than the other. God didn’t create a copy-and-paste version of you. He created you on purpose, with intention. So why are we trying to force ourselves into someone else’s routine? In this episode, we’re talking about giving yourself permission to grow in a way that actually works for you—without guilt, without comparison, and without setting unrealistic expectations that lead to burnout. Because maybe the goal isn’t to do it perfectly…  maybe it’s to do it faithfully, in a way that’s sustainable for you. Don't forget to subscribe for more real, raw, and motivating faith filled conversations. 💁🏼‍♀️ Want updates on retreats, the podcast, Bible studies and everything in between!? Subscribe to our mailing list! 👇🏼 https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe [https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe] Email us your testimony, your story can change the outcome of someone future. 📧 Email your story to: Comeasyouare@mrsmotivated.com Or leave us a voicemail 📲 (641) 505-1558 Want to send me an email? Contact me at Melinda@mrsmotivated.com Thanks for being a listener, stay blessed friends.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media: TikTok @mrsmotivated2025 Facebook @mrsmotivated2025 Instagram @mrsmotivated2025

Ep 41- Tired Beyond Sleep

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535236/fan_mail/new] 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 until even the smallest tasks feel heavy. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to live under that kind of weight…  and more importantly, how to start laying it down. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, numb, or just off lately—this conversation is for you. You’re not alone in the heaviness… and you don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore. Don't forget to subscribe for more real, raw, and motivating faith filled conversations. 💁🏼‍♀️ Want updates on retreats, the podcast, Bible studies and everything in between!? Subscribe to our mailing list! 👇🏼 https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe [https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe] Email us your testimony, your story can change the outcome of someone future. 📧 Email your story to: Comeasyouare@mrsmotivated.com Or leave us a voicemail 📲 (641) 505-1558 Want to send me an email? Contact me at Melinda@mrsmotivated.com Thanks for being a listener, stay blessed friends.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media: TikTok @mrsmotivated2025 Facebook @mrsmotivated2025 Instagram @mrsmotivated2025

Ep 40 - Drowning Out the Noise & Fixing My Eyes on Him

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535236/fan_mail/new] 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, and the noise just won’t stop. But in the middle of all that, God has been reminding me of something simple, but powerful: you don’t need less noise, you need a stronger focus. I talk about how easy it is to feel like Peter, stepping out in faith but quickly getting distracted by the wind and waves… and how the only way to stay above it all is to keep our eyes locked on Jesus. If you’ve been feeling distracted, discouraged, or just spiritually drained, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that even in the mess, even in the noise, His voice is still there, you just have to tune back in. Let’s quiet the chaos together and refocus where it matters most. Don't forget to subscribe for more real, raw, and motivating faith filled conversations. 💁🏼‍♀️ Want updates on retreats, the podcast, Bible studies and everything in between!? Subscribe to our mailing list! 👇🏼 https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe [https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe] Email us your testimony, your story can change the outcome of someone future. 📧 Email your story to: Comeasyouare@mrsmotivated.com Or leave us a voicemail 📲 (641) 505-1558 Want to send me an email? Contact me at Melinda@mrsmotivated.com Thanks for being a listener, stay blessed friends.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media: TikTok @mrsmotivated2025 Facebook @mrsmotivated2025 Instagram @mrsmotivated2025

Ep 39 - It’s Not a Time Problem—It’s a Priority Problem

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2535236/fan_mail/new] This week on Messy But Motivated 🎙️ 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 what really matters * How small daily choices are shaping the life we say we want And I’m also sharing something close to my heart ❤️ I talk about what I believe is helping shape my kids into genuinely good humans—not perfect, but kind, respectful, and grounded. This one is honest, a little convicting, and hopefully the push we all need to realign what actually matters. Because at the end of the day… we always have time for what we prioritize. 🛎️Don't forget to subscribe for more real, raw, and motivating faith filled conversations. 💁🏼‍♀️ Want updates on retreats, the podcast, Bible studies and everything in between!? Subscribe to our mailing list! 👇🏼 https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe [https://mrsmotivated.myflodesk.com/subscribe] Want to send me an email? Contact me at Melinda@mrsmotivated.com Thanks for being a listener, stay blessed friends.  Don’t forget to follow me on social media: TikTok @mrsmotivated2025 Facebook @mrsmotivated2025 Instagram @mrsmotivated2025