In this solo episode, Katie reflects on happiness and how it is a choice. Katie discusses the importance of being intentional about happiness and shares practical strategies on how you can practice being intentional with your own happiness.

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances"

1 Thessalonians 5:16

Often we think that happiness just happiness just happiness just happens or it occurs based on our circumstances. After reflecting on the above scripture Katie shares some thoughts around happiness and how we can be intentional on how to increase our happiness despite what circumstances we may be experiencing.

1. The world says that happiness is when everything is going well- choose to be happy with whatever you are going through
2. We all have circumstances that we would like to wish away or we say to ourselves " when this gets better then I will be happy" Your happiness cannot depend on circumstances- if it does, then you are not in control of your life. You decide your happiness or unhappiness- you decide how you show up in life- don't give that power to your circumstances or to other people.
3. Practice gratitude: there is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.
4. Serve others/volunteer! I've found that when going through difficult times, choosing to serve others always lifts me up! It helps me to realize all the things I take for granted or have to be grateful for
5. Resilience: learning to stand in the midst of your circumstances and persevere. Stand and keep showing up (even if it's all you can do) keep doing it, it builds resilience
6. Faith: relying on someone bigger than yourself. Surrendering the things that you cannot control to God
7. Movement: creating a routine where movement is part of your daily life. When you move you feel better physically and when you feel better physically, it helps improve your mental health and mood.
8. Nature- get outside! Being out in nature has tremendous health and wellness benefits! An article by the Canadian Psychology Association, showcases various studies that show up how natural experiences can enhance our well being, which in turn help us to cope with normal stressors and maintaining a positive outlook (Ibrahim, Y., Johnson, S., 2024).
9. Only 1-10 minutes outside can help boost your attention, reduce feelings of stress and improve your mood (Ibrahim, Y., Johnson, S., 2024).
10. Get outside, walk around the block, go for a 5 or 10 minute walk on your lunch break

This week, be intentional about how you show up for yourself and those around you! Choose happiness, surrender the things you cannot control- SMILE.

Article referred to in the episode:

(Ibrahim, Y., Johnson, S., 2024). Psychology Works Fact Sheet: Benefits of Nature Exposure. (Ibrahim, Y., Johnson, S., 2024). ; Posted on April 15, 2024. https://cpa.ca/psychology-works-fact-sheet-benefits-of-nature-exposure/#:~:text=Self%2Dregulation%3A%20Nature%20helps%20us,et%20al.%2C%202020).

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In this solo episode, Katie reflects on time and the importance of being intentional with how we spend our time.

The episode includes the following talking points:

“Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence- neither speed up nor slow it down, add to nor diminish- it is an imponderably valuable gift.”

-Maya Angelou

Topics Discussed:

- Being intentional with our time

- The busyness of life- what are we busy with?

- Necessary and purposeful busy vs. distractions

- Making time for the things and people that are important to us

- How we spend our time and who we spend our time with

- Being present in our day to day lives; enjoying the moment

- How much time we spend on technology

- How and when do we show up for others?

- What are our priorities – how do we determine what and who gets our time?

- Does your purpose and what you’re spending your time doing align?

- Work/ life balance

- How to process regrets of times that we have not managed our time properly

- This week, start slowly and aim to have awareness of your time and how you could manage it better.

- The people you spend your time with, often influence the person that you will become. Be intentional with who you spend your time with.

“Do the best that you can until you know better, then when you know netter, do better”

-Maya Angelou

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In this solo episode, host Katie shares an exciting update about the future of the Heart In Home Living podcast. With a growing audience craving deeper conversations on parenting, the show is evolving into two distinct streams: one focused on intentional living and lifestyle design (Heart In Home Living), and the other fully dedicated to parenting. Katie explains the reasoning behind this shift, what listeners can expect moving forward, and how to get access to bonus content through the new Heart In Home Collective membership. This episode is your go-to guide for staying connected and getting the most out of both podcasts.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & purpose of the podcast

01:00 – Why the show is evolving into two streams

01:50 – Launch details for the new Parenting Podcast (April 24)

02:40 – Heart & Home Living moves to biweekly episodes

03:15 – What to expect from each podcast moving forward

04:00 – Introduction to the Heart & Home Collective community

04:45 – Founding member pricing available until May 31

05:30 – Bonus content highlights: Tori’s food storage tips

05:55 – Bonus content from Dr. Brittany Burrows: fiber recipe & cheat sheet

06:30 – Upcoming content inside the membership

07:30 – Recap of important dates and how to stay connected

08:00 – Final thoughts, community feedback, and how to support the show

Notable Quotes:

“Parenting is such a big topic that it really needs its own podcast.”

“Heart In Home Living is about helping you set up your environment and lifestyle with intention—so you can be the best version of yourself.”

“If you’re enjoying the podcast, the Heart In Home Collective gives you even more value and resources to go deeper.”

“This transition is about creating space to grow together in both home and parenting.”

Resources & Takeaways:

Important Launch Dates

• April 24 – Launch of the Parenting Podcast (biweekly schedule begins) – Stay tuned for our big name announcement
• May 1 – Next episode of Heart In Home Living (biweekly schedule begins)

Membership: Heart In Home Collective

• Founding member pricing: $5/month until May 31
• Includes:
• Bonus podcast content from past guests (e.g. food storage hacks, fiber tips)
• Downloadable resources: recipes, cheat sheets
• Expert styling and home decor guidance
• Hosting & entertaining ideas
• Access via podcast show notes or @heartandhomeliving on Instagram

Connect & Contribute

• Share feedback or suggest topics: heartinhomepodcast@gmail.com
• Be a guest or recommend one through the email above
• Support the show: Subscribe, follow, and leave a review

Connect with Katie

Membership Community: https://heart-in-home-living.newzenler.com/courses/heart-in-home-living

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