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Come hang out with a couple of nerdy, dorky, and badass women who aren't afraid of using flowery, colorful, and more accurate language to discuss mental health. Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Dr. Mary Bowles and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Jennifer Newell talk about Mental Health by looking at it through a different lens; the lens of not only marriage and family therapy (systems therapy), but also applied neuroscience, other new alternatives that oppose pathol ...
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Love Your People Well | A Therapist’s Tips For Christian Mom Life, Marriage Help, And Family Relationships

Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT - Christian Marriage And Family Therapist, Pastor’s Wife, Mom of 4

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Welcome to the Love Your People Well Podcast! Every week here on the show, you’ll get biblical encouragement, gospel hope, and practical tips from my work as a marriage and family therapist and my own home life as a mom of 4 littles. Every mom can struggle with feeling distracted and discouraged. We can start to feel like we’re drowning in all the important things we want to do. But every mom also wants to ENJOY her family. You want to find purpose in your motherhood. You want a happy marria ...
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Find a Christ-centered resource for your family’s holidays. Episode 274 // Happy November, friend! This is the time of year when we have gratitude on the brain. But is it really in our hearts all year long? As Christians, it should be. As moms, we long for it to be. So we’re kicking off a mini-series today, diving deep into our calling and desire. …
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Grab the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms. Episode 273 // Ever feel a little stressed out? Ha! You’re a mom - of course you do. And heading into the holiday season can sometimes boost our stress level even more. Today, we’ll look at 10 big-picture areas where you can make a difference in your own mental health, stress level, and your home …
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Go deeper with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook. Episode 272 // None of us can enjoy family life without having healthy boundaries - with those outside our family and inside it! There are different types of boundaries and they will look different with each person. But they all boil down to the same thing: What are you wi…
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Get biblical help for those big emotions with the Keep Your Cool, Mama 40-day devotional. Episode 271 // Getting stuck in a pattern of negative thinking is never helpful. It doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t help us love our husbands and kids well. But, it’s a really common struggle! Thankfully, like most areas of life, God has hope for us. There a…
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Enjoy my devotional workbook on Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy! Episode 270 // Every moms wants a deep bond with her kids… and the more kids you have, the harder that can get to manage! I’ve been a family counselor for 15 years, and I’ve got four little ones of my own: triplets and another little one behind them. They’re all still 5 and under…
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Find a great resource to strengthen your Christian Marriage right here. Episode 269 // Every marriage will go through hard seasons. Those seasons may be big or small, impacting the whole family or just you as a couple. But your goal is to get through it stronger and closer on the other side. Which is definitely possible. I’ve been a marriage counse…
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Build the family life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook Episode 268 // Personal devotional time or quiet time is a HUGE part of spiritual formation as a Christian. Just because mom life is busy and tiring doesn’t mean our Bible time stops being important! In fact, I think it’s fair to say it’s even more impo…
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Find biblical joy during hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional Episode 267 // I love my kids. I love my husband. I love my family. But let’s be real… I also love some “me time” when I’m able to get it. Lots of moms feel guilty about wanting, needing, or enjoying some alone time. Yet, Jesus himself sometimes got aw…
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Build your own daily devotional time with the FREE Holy Habits 45-Day Bible and Prayer Guide. Episode 266 // Life is always changing. But the Bible is not. Scripture never changes! It does not adjust to accommodate our busy schedules or reliance on technology. God does not change his mind on what is good or right just because we don’t understand or…
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Grab the FREE E-book - Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Episode 265 // We’re entering the fall season. For most of us moms, that means new family routines, and getting back to “regular life.” This is not only the perfect time to consider tweaking and strengthening some family rhythms, but also the time when yo…
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Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025! Episode 264 // Let’s set some goals today for the incoming Fall season of our families’ lives… how do you feel about the Proverbs 31 woman? She’s intimidating, but she can be a very helpful picture to lead us into setting goals and clarifying priorities for our families. Hop…
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Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025! Episode 263 // What are your plans for the day? Are you SURE they’re God’s plans for your day? I’ve loved Proverbs 16:1 for a long time, because it challenges my natural desire for lists, schedules, and controlling my own plans. I’ve got 4 little kids… any thoughts of contro…
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Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025! Episode 262 // No one wants to be thought of as stupid. But none of us really enjoy discipline and correction either. So how do we make sense of Proverbs 12:1 - “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” Join me today for a Christian …
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Support the show on Patreon and grab access to 100+ devotionals from 2025! Episode 261 // The book of Proverbs gives us wisdom, hope and encouragement. And today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 21:9 and find wisdom for ourselves as wives. It’s not an easy proverb to read, but it should hit close to home for all of us: “Better to live on a corner of …
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Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon! Episode 260 // God is always with you. He hears every prayer, and He responds. Of course, that doesn’t always look like we hope it will. And He does not always act in ways that we desire. But our prayer journeys build a connection with God that carries us throu…
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Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon! Episode 259 // Psalm 90:12 is a powerful verse that should point us not only toward the wisdom and goodness of God, but also toward a reality check for our own busy lives. Our days are numbered. This may feel especially true when we consider the realities of fa…
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Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon! Episode 258 // Prayer is the centerpiece of Christian life. But it’s easy to spend too much time on the day-to-day little things and miss out on praying for the deeper, richer priorities of life. Today’s psalm will help us get back on track. We’ll take a look a…
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Allison Westrup Pianka, Co-Founder and CEO of My Path, mother to a beautiful daughter diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, speaks openly about her grief and loss for the future she had planned for herself and her family. Allison's honesty and how she has moved forward on a new path is a conversation of loss and then hope parents of children with a disabili…
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Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon! Episode 257 // “But I cry to you for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer comes before you. Why, LORD, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” Psalm 88:13-14. Not an easy prayer. But this psalm is so REAL for us. We’ve all had these seasons, where we are …
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Marcy Nirschel, DIR Floortime Therapist, returns at the start of Season Two to discuss her new practice, My Path, co founded with Allison Westrup-Pianka. Marty Nirschel, Communication Partner Speller Therapist and DIR Floortime Assistant, joins the conversation as we discuss how My Path was created and why. Individual conversations with each of the…
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In this conversation, Dr. Mary discusses the challenges of parenting children with ADHD and shares a couple valuable resources and strategies for parents. She emphasizes the importance of predictability and trust in parenting, highlighting how ADHD kids thrive in predictable environments. She also encourages parents to understand their children's u…
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In this episode Dr. Mary talks about the importance of talking to your kids about sex and body safety and provides a couple useful resources for parents and kids. Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide therapy, coaching, or medical advice. Participation does not establish a therapist-client or coach-client rel…
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Join the Faith Fiver Club to support the show for just a few dollars a month at Patreon! Episode 256 // We’re diving into the Psalms for the month of July, and starting right at the beginning today! Psalm 1 is such a helpful reality check for each of us - for our own lives, but also for our responsibility as moms. Summer can bring a lot of fun and …
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In this conversation, Dr. Mary and Jen delve into another DOAC episode, this one about the complexities of feminism. The discussion covers the impact of feminism on men and women, sexual regret, and the impact of cultural conditioning on relationships. They discuss the differences in perspectives on feminism, the role of age in sexual experiences, …
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Go deeper with the Stress Relief Workbook for Christian Moms. Episode 255 // Summertime is a chance for great fun and family bonding… and a chance for extra bickering, cranky kids, and one million repetitions of “I’m bored.” No more, friend. Today, we’ll tackle a few angles to Summer Mom Life: a few reality checks about how to manage summer stresso…
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Tamelly Jimenez, MA, CCC-SLP, speaks in detail of the indicators or symptoms of Autism parents may notice in their young child. Ms. Jimenez, who has offices in Bronxville, Larchmont, and Hartsdale, offers evaluations services, speech therapy, and social groups. It is also worth noting Ms. Jimenez can conduct the ADOS for parents to take to their De…
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Grab my Family Faith Challenge on Etsy! Episode 254 // Family discipleship is a key responsibility for Christian parents. But what does that really mean? What can it look like for toddlers or teens? As you dive into the summertime, this is a unique chance to try something new and go deeper with your kids. Yes, you want a fun summer - but you also w…
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Ms. Debbi, Darchi, Certified Financial Planner, discusses why it is important for families with Special Needs children to start financial 📆 planning for the long term future and now. Ms. Darchi discussed how she and the team at Enable help and support parents in all aspects of their planning, what accounts should or should not have your child's nam…
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Dive into Scripture and build the home life you want with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy Devotional Workbook. Episode 253 // Today, I want to offer a few quick ideas on how to make your summer more meaningful - for yourself and for your whole family! Yes, do the big vacations and the fun events and the special summer things. But summer is…
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Sharon Mischio, PCI Certified Parent Coach and former Educator, talks about giving your child age appropriate autonomy, listening to your Mom or Dad Gut, sitting in the uncomfortableness of saying 'no' to your child, and what to do if you or your child becomes dysregulated. Listeners will quickly identify Sharon is loving and supportive, has a sens…
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Grab my 40-day devotional on marriage communication: Communicating To Connect Episode 252 // Did you know that your relationship can grow deeper, closer, and better if you figure out how to handle conflict well? I’ve been a marriage and family therapist for over 10 years. And in today’s episode, I want to share my process for healthy, happy, and ho…
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The best time to collect data on your child's academic strengths and weaknesses is now! If you haven't been collecting scores and work samples on your child's progress throughout the year, right now may be he last opportunity you have to so. Anne Cunningham, Educational Advocate, encourages parents to have their own collection of data in the event …
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Grab the devotional workbook today: Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy. Episode 251 // Can you enjoy a healthy, happy, and holy family life without serving one another out of love? The idea of serving others is counter-cultural. We think it won’t feel good, it will feel hard, we might get taken advantage of… Yet, this is how Jesus calls on Christ…
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Grab your FREE Holy Habits 45-day Bible And Prayer Challenge here! Episode 250 // It’s a cliche in Christian circles… “I should read the Bible more.” Or maybe, “I wish I read the Bible more.” Sometimes we beat ourselves up about it: “Gosh, why can’t I seem to regularly read my Bible?!” It’s a thing many of us wish to be more consistent with. So why…
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Deepen your Christian walk with the Finding Your Identity In Christ devotional workbook! Episode 249 // It’s easy to get caught up in the flow of everyday life. But do you realize that there is an Enemy at war against you? At war against your family? As Christians, we often think about the power of Jesus Christ in our lives and we pray for the Holy…
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Lydia Librizzi, BCBA and owner of Transitions ABA, discusses the Science of Consistency, specifically Behavior Contrast and Schedules of Reinforcement. This episode isn't just for our families with a loved one diagnosed with Autism! This episode helps everyone understand the importance of consistency and the long term effects it has on all children…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 248 // There’s nothing more painful than watching your kids struggle. But when they are struggling, there are ways that you can help! Last week, we looked at caring for our hearts when our kids struggle. Today, let’s dive into some pract…
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Ms. Fallon Jordan, Certified Brain Health Coach and Irlen Syndrome Screener speaks to us about Irlen Syndrome and how she supports students and parents. Irlen Syndrome has symptoms that can be confused with 📕 dyslexia syndromes. Mr. Jordan shared this link 💻 for listeners to watch to develop a true understanding of what Irlen Syndrome is: https://w…
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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional on finding biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood. Episode 247 // When you are hurting because your kids are hurting… what can you do? We usually want to jump to action steps to help them. What should I say? What can I do? Those things are important… and we’ll tackle that next week :-) But we ca…
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Emilia Del Pino, SLP and Board Certified Orofacial Myology, discusses how OMD Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder impacts small children and adolescents. Contact Emilia Del Pino for more information and to assist you Emilia del Pino, M.S., CCC-SLP/COM® (Licensed SLP in NY & NJ) 📩 email: edelpinoslp@yahoo 🖥️ website: www.cnyspeechpathology.com Licensed…
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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet today! Episode 246 // Want to change your family relationships? Your home atmosphere? Change your words. What you say, and how you say it, will shape every relationship you care about. Scripture talks often about our words and how we use them. And the Bible gives very specific wisdom about how to use o…
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We are in the middle of Holy Week, friends. The week when we remember Jesus’ last days as He walked toward the cross. We celebrate the forgiveness of our sins on Good Friday and the incredible truth of the resurrection on Easter Sunday. So today, we’ll pause our usual podcast plans to reflect together. I want to share my “Daily-ish Devotional Thoug…
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Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 245 // Scripture offers great encouragements - and great warnings - about the power of our tongue. Words tend to shape the quality of our relationships, and they can slip out quickly. Our words are shaped by our emotions. And just like our emotions can be hard to manage,…
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In this conversation, the hosts and their guests, Dr. Mary's husband Lonnie and best friend Tisha Jensen, discuss a podcast episode from 'Diary of a CEO' that addresses masculinity and "the dating crisis". They explore various themes such as gender dynamics, the role of testosterone, the impact of fatherless homes, the impact of COVID on male socia…
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Grab the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-day devotional on emotional control. Episode 244 // We all have those moments when we’re about to lose it. How can you cool down when you’re in that hot-button moment? This is a common mom struggle - even for Christian mamas who are walking closely with Jesus! And we want our words and our reactions to show the fru…
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Emily Varon, BCBA, talks today about 🛌 bedwetting. . . what's normal, why it's normal, and when to seek out medical help. Emily's kind, understanding of the the needs of parents and children shines through! Contact Emily at 🖥️ https://www.readysetsleep.com Get her free Sleep Resource Kit ❤️🖥️ https://www.readysetsleep.com/opt-in Read 📕 Emily's arti…
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Grab a FREE Bible study for managing depression and sadness. Episode 243 // Big, heavy, hard emotions are going to happen in life. And one of the problems is that they won’t just impact you. When you’re struggling, your whole family is impacted. So in today’s episode, I want to share 5 ways that your emotional struggles are impacting your family (d…
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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mary and Jen explore a variety of topics ranging from the taste and mystique of salt lamps to the healing powers of salt water and nature. They delve into the neuroscience behind belief and therapy, discussing the impact of water on mental health and the therapeutic benefits of hot springs. The discussion also tou…
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