Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) Podcast - Happy Healthy Meaningful Life

S3: E8 - Sometimes We Just Need a Good Story

Sometimes we all need to step away from our busy lives and get lost in a good story. After being forced to slow down for a few days, I watched several movies that all seemed to ask the same question: What do you really want? In this episode, I share how those stories reminded me to think about what truly matters, appreciate the life I have, and make room for a little more beauty, rest, and joy. Maybe the laundry can wait… and maybe a good story is exactly what we need. Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits Check out the blog at edpursuits.com https://edpursuits.kit.com/products/natural-support-for-menstrual-migraines-e-boo

S3: E7 - Maybe You Did More than You Realize

Do you ever end the day feeling like you didn’t accomplish enough? It’s easy to focus on everything left undone and miss the meaningful work that filled your day. Whether you’re caring for young children, supporting older kids, helping loved ones, or simply navigating a busy season of life, not all of your work shows up on a checklist. In this episode, I share a few experiences that changed the way I think about productivity, grace, and success. I hope you’ll be encouraged to notice what you did accomplish, appreciate the season you’re in, and remember that maybe you did more than you realize. Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits Check out the blog at edpursuits.com https://edpursuits.kit.com/products/natural-support-for-menstrual-migraines-e-boo

S3: E6 Why I Always Keep Comfrey Around

Comfrey is one of my favorite herbs—and one that has been part of my family’s natural wellness journey for years. In this episode, I share how I first learned about comfrey, why it earned the nickname “knit bone,” some of the controversy surrounding its use, and the many ways I’ve used it over the years. We’ll talk about homemade salves, herbal traditions, garden uses, animal feed, and a few personal stories of how comfrey has shown up in our home. I’ll also share the difference between common comfrey and Russian comfrey, plus my simple process for making comfrey-infused salve. Whether you’re new to herbs or already growing comfrey in your garden, I hope this episode encourages you to learn more about one of nature’s most versatile plants. As always, do your own research, trust your intuition, and remember—you don’t have to do everything perfectly to live a meaningful life. Resources mentioned: My awesome herbalist friend, Christie: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H17iwTAND/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://mytrueessence.net/product/pain-be-gone-dream-cream/ Christie's process for making pain be gone: https://youtu.be/K_aBE1UFrd4?is=3Jk8dtruWWl7no5M studies on comfrey: https://www.comfreycentral.com youtube channel on making comfrey salve: https://youtube.com/@kozanskrazykreations?si=dqmiplIy-_vTAETE Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits Check out the blog at edpursuits.com https://edpursuits.kit.com/products/natural-support-for-menstrual-migraines-e-boo

S3: E5 - Replacing Fear With Faith

Do you ever wake up worried about things you can’t control? In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about moving from fear to gratitude and from gratitude to faith. Through books, scriptures, prayer, and personal experience, I’ve discovered that the thoughts we rehearse matter—and that peace often begins with choosing what we focus on. I’ll share a few practices that have helped me, including affirmations, scripture study, and learning to trust God more fully in the middle of uncertainty. If you’ve been carrying worry, overwhelm, or fear about the future, I hope this episode encourages you to replace fear with faith and remember that God is still at work in your life. Books and Resources mentioned: Louise Hay Books Florence Scovil Shinn free pdf Catherine Ponder Joe Dispenza Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits

S3:E4 - When Healing Became More Important Than Weight Loss

For more than 13 years, I’ve been trying to figure out my body. In this episode, I share the journey of diets, exercise programs, stress, motherhood, migraines, and major life transitions—and what began to change when I stopped trying to fix my body and started trying to heal it. Maybe your body isn’t broken. Maybe it’s been carrying more than you realize. Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits Check out the blog at edpursuits.com https://edpursuits.kit.com/products/natural-support-for-menstrual-migraines-e-boo